1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 25 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, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Celica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2510 mm |
