1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 56 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 404 kg more than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2789 mm |
