1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 49 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 158 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mini |
| Model | Imperial | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2470 mm |
