1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 58 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Jazz 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 | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Bel Air | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
