2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 596 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Express | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |