1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 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 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 9 more horse power than 1978 Triumph TR7. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 438 kg more than 1978 Triumph TR7. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph TR7. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph TR7. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1978 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1978 Triumph TR7 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 | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Bel Air | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 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 | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
