1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 17 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 9 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 228 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Bel Air | Luce |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2590 mm |
