1990 BMW 850 vs. 1955 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 35 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, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 610 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 1955 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 850 | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3800 mm |
