2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 945 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.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Suburban | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2755 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
