1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 52 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept 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 218 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bel Air | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
