1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1975 Volvo 260 is newer by 19 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 2 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Bel Air | 260 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
