1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is newer by 53 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 380 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Imperial | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2968 mm |
