1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1994 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1994 TVR Griffith is newer by 38 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Griffith 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, 1994 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Griffith 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 | 1994 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
Model | Bel Air | Griffith |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |