1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 397 kg more than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
Model | Imperial | Discovery |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2550 mm |