1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 46 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 6 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Bel Air | Omega |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.6 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 | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
