1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 30 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 139 more horse power than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1436 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Morgan |
| Model | Imperial | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2500 mm |
