1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 53 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, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2009 BMW 525 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, 2009 BMW 525 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Bel Air | 525 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
