2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 153 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (321 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Vel Satis has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Vel Satis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Tribute | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
