1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2005 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 45 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, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Imperial | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2630 mm |
