1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 32 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 313 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 90 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
