2009 BMW 325 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 56 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, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 163 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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, both vehicles can yield 271 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 215 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
