1955 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 543 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chrysler Imperial | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chrysler | TVR |
| Model | Imperial | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2570 mm |
