1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Bel Air | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
