1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 348 kg more than 1959 Chrysler Imperial.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Imperial | Defender |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2800 mm |
