1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1963 Lotus Seven is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1963 Lotus Seven. 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. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven 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 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Bel Air | Seven |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |