1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2013 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2013 Nissan Rogue 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 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Rogue (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Rogue 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, 2013 Nissan Rogue, 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2013 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Bel Air | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
