1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 423 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV 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:
1983 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTV | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2930 mm |