2000 Porsche 996 vs. 2006 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2006 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Porsche 996.
Because 2000 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 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, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche 996 | 2006 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 996 | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
