1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra 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, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Imperial | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2685 mm |
