1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, both 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 and 1959 Chrysler Imperial were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1217 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chrysler |
| Model | 3000 | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3800 mm |
