1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1963 Simca 1500 is newer by 7 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 80 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1500. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1500.
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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1500. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Bel Air | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
