1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1991 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1991 Holden Apollo is newer by 33 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 158 more horse power than 1991 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1991 Holden Apollo. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1991 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Holden |
| Model | Imperial | Apollo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2610 mm |
