1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1999 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1999 Samsung SM5 is newer by 43 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 26 more horse power than 1999 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1999 Samsung SM5.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1999 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Samsung |
| Model | Bel Air | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
