2004 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 is newer by 47 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, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 136 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3860 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
