2003 AC Aceca vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 47 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | Aceca | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |