1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 42 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 61 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 BMW 330. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Imperial | 330 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2840 mm |
