1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 18 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 58 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 703 kg more than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Bel Air | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2110 mm |
