1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 34 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2930 mm |
