1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Imperial | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2890 mm |
