1957 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 56 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1957 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 710 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chrysler Imperial | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Imperial | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2660 mm |
