1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 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 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 130 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Bel Air | S60 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 250 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 | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2776 mm |
