1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline 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 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 63 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Bel Air | Skyline |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |