2008 BMW 120 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 52 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, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 120 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2008 | 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 | 161 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |