1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 36 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper 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 29 kg more than 1989 Dodge Viper.
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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1989 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1989 Dodge Viper 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 | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Bel Air | Viper |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
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 | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |