2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Armada 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 728 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Armada | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
