1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 50 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Bel Air | Lumina |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |