2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2005 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Renault Vel Satis and 2005 Suzuki Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 725 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara 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 Renault Vel Satis (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2005 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Renault | Suzuki |
Model | Vel Satis | Vitara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |