2004 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Sierra (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra 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, 2004 GMC Sierra (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Sierra | 2004 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | GMC | Renault |
Model | Sierra | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2700 mm |