2005 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis

To start off, both 2005 Ferrari Maranello 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 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Maranello 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 30 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Maranello.

Because 2005 Ferrari Maranello is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ferrari Maranello. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. 2005 Renault Vel Satis has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Vel Satis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Ferrari Maranello 2005 Renault Vel Satis
Make Ferrari Renault
Model Maranello Vel Satis
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5997 cc 2186 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 508 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 7250 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 589 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 5250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 80 L