1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 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 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (223 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Bel Air | S |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2870 mm |