1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 927 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | Imperial | XK |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2600 mm |
