1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Imperial | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2750 mm |
