1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 18 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 161 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Imperial | Beta |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2360 mm |
