1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1972 Simca 1100
To start off, 1972 Simca 1100 is newer by 13 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 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 202 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1424 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (100 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1972 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Simca |
| Model | Imperial | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2530 mm |
