1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1971 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 15 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 67 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1971 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Bel Air | Vega |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 42 L |