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 2,374 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 95 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 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 | 2374 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
