2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2011 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Vel Satis | 2011 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Renault | GMC |
| Model | Vel Satis | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
