1955 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 54 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 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 180 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1540 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chrysler Imperial | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | iQ |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2000 mm |
