1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS 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 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Bel Air | XJS |
Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 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 | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 82 L |