1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1958 Chrysler Imperial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 720 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Riley |
| Model | Imperial | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2890 mm |
