1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 33 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, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 940 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Imperial | 993 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2280 mm |
