2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 407 | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
