1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Bel Air | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
