1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corsa 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 80 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Bel Air | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
