1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 249 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Scion |
| Model | Bel Air | tC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2700 mm |
