1975 BMW 316 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 22 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 413 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 316 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:
1975 BMW 316 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 316 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |