2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
