1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic 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, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Imperial | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
