1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 53 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 68 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mini |
| Model | Imperial | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2548 mm |
