1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Imperial | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2660 mm |
