1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 48 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, 2001 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS 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 83 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2001 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Bel Air | IS |
Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |