2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2005 Renault Vel Satis and 2005 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Vel Satis | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
