2009 BMW 650 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 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 68 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 650 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |