1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 40 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera 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, 1996 Opel Frontera 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Bel Air | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
