1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 51 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Bel Air | CL |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 494 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 88 L |