2002 Honda That vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2008 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda That would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 990 kg more than 2002 Honda That. 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, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda That | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | That | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
