1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Bel Air | Sorento |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |