1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Actyon 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 9 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Actyon.
Because 2005 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2005 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2005 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Bel Air | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
