1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 54 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, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 507 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2007 Honda Civic, 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Chevrolet Bel Air 2007 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Bel Air Civic
Year Released 1953 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3859 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 3700 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4300 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1483 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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