2005 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Sebring 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Sebring (200 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 346 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Sebring.
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 (350 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Sebring. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Sebring | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Sebring | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
