1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 54 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 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 2007 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mahindra |
| Model | Bel Air | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2609 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 56 L |
