2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2001 Seat Tango

To start off, both 2001 Renault Vel Satis and 2001 Seat Tango were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.

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, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Tango. (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Tango.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Renault Vel Satis 2001 Seat Tango
Make Renault Seat
Model Vel Satis Tango
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2188 cc 1780 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 200 km/hour 235 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 3690 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 55 L


 

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