1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1986 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1986 Seat Ronda is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1986 Seat Ronda. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1986 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1986 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1986 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Chrysler | Seat |
| Model | Imperial | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2460 mm |
