1992 BMW 740 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 39 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 740 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1992 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |