1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Bel Air | Valiant |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |