1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 49 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 88 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 2005 Fiat Panda 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2005 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Bel Air | Panda |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 30 L |