1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 52 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 192 kg more than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Imperial | Enclave |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3020 mm |
