1990 Buick Electra vs. 1955 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra 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, 1955 Chrysler Imperial (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 825 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1955 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3800 mm |
