1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 9 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 158 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 2000 | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3800 mm |
