1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey (242 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Bel Air | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |
