2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 53 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B5 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 314 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 Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |