1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1981 Citroen LN
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 22 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 241 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1981 Citroen LN. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1981 Citroen LN | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Imperial | LN |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2240 mm |
