1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 4 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 55 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |