2003 BMW 325 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 50 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, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 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 3 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 325 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:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
