1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 57 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra 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 | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Bel Air | Sierra |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 472 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 6330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1869 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 4000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 129 L |