2002 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 45 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 2 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 156 kg more than 2002 BMW 318. 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 318 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |