1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2000 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2000 TVR Chimaera is newer by 44 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 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 2000 TVR Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Chimaera 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 | 2000 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Bel Air | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |
