1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 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 146 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 605. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 605. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 605. (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
| Model | Imperial | 605 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2810 mm |
