1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, both 1959 Chrysler Imperial and 1959 Fiat 1200 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 223 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Imperial | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2350 mm |
