1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, both 1959 Chrysler Imperial and 1959 Saab 95 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 239 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1959 Saab 95. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Saab |
| Model | Imperial | 95 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2500 mm |
