2009 BMW 525 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 53 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, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2009 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
