1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 45 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, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme 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 805 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme 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 1998 Lotus Emme has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Emme 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 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Bel Air | Emme |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 354 Nm |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2770 mm |