1955 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, both 1955 Chrysler Imperial and 1955 Oldsmobile 88 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler Imperial (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 700 kg more than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chrysler Imperial | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Imperial | 88 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3110 mm |
