1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 90 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
