1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1994 Citroen XM
To start off, 1994 Citroen XM is newer by 35 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 147 more horse power than 1994 Citroen XM. (129 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 773 kg more than 1994 Citroen XM. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen XM. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1994 Citroen XM | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Imperial | XM |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2860 mm |
