1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1985 Mazda 929
To start off, 1985 Mazda 929 is newer by 29 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 59 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1985 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Bel Air | 929 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |
