1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 54 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, 2010 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 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, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 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 | 2010 BMW X6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Bel Air | X6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |