1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 27 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 65 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bel Air | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
