2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (176 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 769 kg more than 2004 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2004 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Ram | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
