1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1962 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1962 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial 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 253 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1830 kg more than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Imperial | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2070 mm |
