1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX 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 | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Bel Air | FX |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
