1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 772 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Imperial | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 5740 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2580 mm |
