1957 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 43 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 158 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 494 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Korando. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chrysler | SsangYong |
| Model | Imperial | Korando |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
