1957 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1990 Citroen BX
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 33 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 205 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chrysler Imperial | 1990 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Imperial | BX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2660 mm |
