2004 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2002 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2004 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 405 kg more than 2002 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda S-MX 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, 2002 Honda S-MX 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 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Vel Satis | 2002 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Vel Satis | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
