1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 278 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Imperial | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2743 mm |
