1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 41 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 160 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 975 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Imperial | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2770 mm |
