2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord 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 110 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord 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 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Vel Satis | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1612 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4935 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |