1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Bel Air | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |
