1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 53 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, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Bel Air | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
