2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1144 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Ram | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2864 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
