1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 187 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 990 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Chrysler | Holden |
| Model | Imperial | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2830 mm |
