2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 50 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3800 mm |
