1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 41 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 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (543 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 805 kg more than 2000 Lamborghini Diablo.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (621 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lamborghini |
| Model | Imperial | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2650 mm |
