1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 54 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Imperial | 535 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3071 mm |
