1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 36 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, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 980 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Imperial | NSX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2540 mm |
