2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1956 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 710 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B 10 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1956 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B 10 | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3800 mm |
