2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 4440 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |