1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 51 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Bentley Continental GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Chrysler | Bentley |
| Model | Imperial | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2746 mm |
