1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bel Air | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 58 L |
