2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2001 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2001 Renault Vel Satis and 2001 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (179 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Seat Alhambra. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Vel Satis | 2001 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Vel Satis | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
