1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 57 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1107 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.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bel Air | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
