2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (237 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 306 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (330 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Terraza | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
