1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram 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 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Bel Air | Ram |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
