2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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 190 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 911 | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |