1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1997 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 1997 Lancia Zeta is newer by 41 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 3 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Zeta.
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, 1997 Lancia Zeta, 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Zeta. (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1997 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Bel Air | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
