1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bel Air | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
