1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1996 Mazda 121
To start off, 1996 Mazda 121 is newer by 37 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 217 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1296 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1996 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Imperial | 121 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2460 mm |
