1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Bel Air | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 77 L |