2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 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), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |