1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 48 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 108 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 908 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Chrysler | Seat |
| Model | Imperial | Altea |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2580 mm |
