2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 1956 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2005 Buick LeSabre is newer by 49 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, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 771 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 1956 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | LeSabre | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3800 mm |
