1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 870 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Imperial | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2360 mm |
