1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1961 Austin A 60 is newer by 8 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, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 363 kg more than 1961 Austin A 60. 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, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 60 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 60 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |