2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1958 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 50 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1958 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Silverado | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3800 mm |
