1957 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chrysler Imperial | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Imperial | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2640 mm |
