1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 10 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 224 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Imperial | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2340 mm |
