1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1979 Citroen CX
To start off, 1979 Citroen CX is newer by 20 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 169 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 960 kg more than 1979 Citroen CX. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1979 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Imperial | CX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3100 mm |
