1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 900 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Imperial | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2360 mm |
