1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2003 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2003 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 50 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, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Fulvia 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 483 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (315 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm). This means 2003 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2003 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Bel Air | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
