2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 6 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 550 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Vel Satis | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Vel Satis | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
