1961 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2001 Opel Astra

To start off, 2001 Opel Astra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (437 HP @ 7350 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Astra (531 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Chrysler Imperial.

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