1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1998 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 605 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 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 605 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 43 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 605.
Because 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 605, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1998 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Bel Air | 605 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |