1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1987 Volvo 240
To start off, 1987 Volvo 240 is newer by 31 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 52 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 240.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1987 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Bel Air | 240 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
