1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 60 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 6,299 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 521 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.
Because 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 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 | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Bel Air | A8 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 6299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2992 mm |
