1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1959 Chrysler Imperial and 1959 Lotus Elite 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 205 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1780 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Imperial | Elite |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2240 mm |
