1956 Chrysler C vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 383 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | C | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |
