1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja is newer by 48 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, 2004 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 Subaru Baja 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Bel Air | Baja |
Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 30 L |