1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 40 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 34 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (242 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3270 mm |
