1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 59 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, 2012 BMW 116 (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 98 kg more than 2012 BMW 116.
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, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Bel Air | 116 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
