2005 BMW Z4 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2005 BMW Z4 is newer by 49 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 7 more horse power than 2005 BMW Z4. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW Z4.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW Z4. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW Z4 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Z4 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |