2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1958 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 68 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1958 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2292 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3800 mm |
