1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB4 and 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 226 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1953 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB4 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
