1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 51 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, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 870 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Imperial | NSX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2977 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 | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2540 mm |
