2001 Holden Zafira vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2001 Holden Zafira and 2001 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 196 kg more than 2001 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Zafira | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Zafira | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
