1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 53 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, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 545 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Imperial | 335 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2810 mm |
