1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 is newer by 5 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 97 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
Model | Bel Air | 1000 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 73 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 65 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 36 L |