1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1955 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 582 kg more than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1955 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V8 Volante | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3800 mm |
