1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester 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 153 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 974 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Imperial | Forester |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| 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 | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2530 mm |
