1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1991 Citroen ZX
To start off, 1991 Citroen ZX is newer by 34 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, 1991 Citroen ZX (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen ZX 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 522 kg more than 1991 Citroen ZX.
Because 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Citroen ZX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen ZX. (160 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1991 Citroen ZX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Bel Air | ZX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2550 mm |
