2007 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2007 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Raider and 2007 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | 2007 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Raider | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
