1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1984 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 28 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, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1984 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bel Air | S |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2744 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |
