1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1973 Triumph TR6 is newer by 20 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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 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 363 kg more than 1973 Triumph TR6.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Bel Air | TR6 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |