1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 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 174 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1977 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, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Carina |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2510 mm |
