1963 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 6 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), 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fleetwood | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1963 | 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 | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2990 mm |
