1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1948 Holden FX
To start off, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX 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) has 97 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1948 Holden FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Bel Air | FX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |
