1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 40 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 206 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (171 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Chrysler | Suzuki |
| Model | Imperial | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2490 mm |
