1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 22 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) has 202 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Imperial | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2330 mm |
