1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 40 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, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma 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 7 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bel Air | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |
