1995 Honda Today vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2005 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 995 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 2005 Renault Vel Satis has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Vel Satis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Today | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
