1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1972 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1972 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 16 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 121 more horse power than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1972 Steyr Haflinger.
Because 1972 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1972 Steyr Haflinger 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1972 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Steyr |
| Model | Bel Air | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 2860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1510 mm |
