1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1970 Ginetta G15
To start off, 1970 Ginetta G15 is newer by 14 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 1970 Ginetta G15. (51 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G15.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G15. (71 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1970 Ginetta G15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ginetta |
| Model | Bel Air | G15 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
