1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2011 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2011 Toyota Prius is newer by 52 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 142 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 980 kg more than 2011 Toyota Prius. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2011 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Prius |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2700 mm |
