1999 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2007 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Honda Legend.
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, 2007 Renault Vel Satis (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Legend | 2007 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Legend | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |