1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Bel Air | Titan |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |