1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 38 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 800 kg more than 1994 Vauxhall Carlton.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Chrysler | Vauxhall |
| Model | Imperial | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2740 mm |
