1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1985 Holden Drover
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 32 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 52 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 573 kg more than 1985 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Drover 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 | 1985 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Bel Air | Drover |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2040 mm |
