1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 52 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, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 336 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Bel Air | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
