1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1971 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1971 Mazda 110 S is newer by 18 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 7 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 523 kg more than 1971 Mazda 110 S. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1971 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Bel Air | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2360 mm |
