1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Bel Air | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
