1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 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 170 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1214 kg more than 1972 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, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1589 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 | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2430 mm |
