1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bel Air | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
