1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1964 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 766 kg more than 1964 Jensen CV-8.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jensen |
| Model | Imperial | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2670 mm |
