1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 36 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue 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 | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
Model | Bel Air | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |