2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 747 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Lumina | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3800 mm |
