1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 17 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has manual transmission. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 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 |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2990 mm |