1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2001 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (179 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 89 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Park Avenue | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |