2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Renault Vel Satis and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 189 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (340 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Vel Satis | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |