1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 55 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 102 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 928 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Imperial | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2640 mm |
