1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 45 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 114 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Imperial | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2860 mm |
