1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 36 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 128 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Toledo. (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Seat |
| Model | Imperial | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2480 mm |
