1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 47 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 816 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Crown |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2610 mm |
