1995 BMW 318 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 39 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 34 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 318 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |