1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1989 Eagle Summit
To start off, 1989 Eagle Summit is newer by 30 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 165 more horse power than 1989 Eagle Summit. (111 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1989 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1989 Eagle Summit. 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Summit. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1989 Eagle Summit | |
| Make | Chrysler | Eagle |
| Model | Imperial | Summit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2470 mm |
