2000 Acura NSX vs. 1955 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 45 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, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 940 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1955 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | NSX | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3800 mm |
