1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, both 1956 Chrysler Imperial and 1956 Chrysler C were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 520 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Imperial | C |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3210 mm |
