1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Bel Air | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |