2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 325 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 Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Pathfinder | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 280 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |