1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
| Model | Imperial | Guara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2620 mm |
