1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 25 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (140 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century 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 53 kg more than 1978 Buick Century.
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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
Model | Bel Air | Century |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |