2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
