1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Bel Air | Legacy |
Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |