1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1953 Singer SM 1500 has manual transmission. 1953 Singer SM 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Singer |
| Model | Vega | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |
