1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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 126 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1322 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Imperial | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2610 mm |
