1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 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 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 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 183 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 944 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 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Bel Air | 944 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
