2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2008 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 505 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Familia | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
