1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Musso 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 59 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 454 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Musso. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chrysler | SsangYong |
| Model | Imperial | Musso |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2640 mm |
