2007 BMW 116 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 54 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, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 278 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 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:
2007 BMW 116 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 116 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |