1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 35 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Blazer 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 | 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bel Air | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2720 mm |
