2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (163 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 937 kg more than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Envoy | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
