1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1959 Chrysler Imperial and 1959 Lancia Appia 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) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Imperial | Appia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2520 mm |
