2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 51 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Vanquish | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 | 4670 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
