1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 307 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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 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 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Bel Air | 535 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |