1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2011 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Voyager 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 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Voyager 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 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Bel Air | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
