1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 39 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 79 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 895 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Imperial | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2670 mm |
