1968 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1968 Bizzarrini GT is newer by 11 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 946 kg more than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Bizzarrini GT | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3860 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2990 mm |
