1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2009 Seat Exeo 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, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Seat Exeo. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 960 kg more than 2009 Seat Exeo. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Exeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Seat |
| Model | Imperial | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2642 mm |
