1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
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) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (252 Nm). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bel Air | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
