1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 33 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, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo 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 388 kg more than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Bel Air | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
