1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Bel Air | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |