1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 55 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2011 BMW X5 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, 2011 BMW X5 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, 2011 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 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 | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Bel Air | X5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |
