1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 50 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (301 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 126 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Imperial | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3230 mm |
