1961 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 4 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 554 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz (582 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Biarritz | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Biarritz | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3860 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2990 mm |
