1955 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 56 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 790 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chrysler Imperial | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
| Model | Imperial | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2604 mm |
