1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Bel Air | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| 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 | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 42 L |
