1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 33 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Bel Air | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 69 L |