1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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 Mercedes-Benz M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bel Air | M |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2915 mm |
