1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1994 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky 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 204 more horse power than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 870 kg more than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Chrysler | Daihatsu |
| Model | Imperial | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2540 mm |
