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 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 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.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 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. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 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:
| 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 | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| 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 | 2460 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
