1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 48 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 87 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (189 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2610 mm |
