1957 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chrysler Imperial | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2430 mm |
