1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 129 kg more than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Imperial | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2745 mm |
