2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 Renault Vel Satis (330 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Outlander | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
