1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry 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 8 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Camry. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 765 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Camry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2776 mm |
