1957 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 40 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1957 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 740 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1957 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chrysler Imperial | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Supra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2560 mm |
