1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 46 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 229 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1570 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. 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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | Imperial | Life |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5802 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2370 mm |