1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 55 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 393 kg more than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Imperial | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2774 mm |
