1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2003 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 47 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 86 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 2003 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2003 Suzuki Samurai 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2003 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Bel Air | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
