1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2011 GMC Canyon 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, 2011 GMC Canyon 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Bel Air | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
