2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 231 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Buick Park Avenue 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 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (280 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue 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 | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Vel Satis | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3009 mm |
