1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Imperial | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2280 mm |
