2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 215 kg more than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Renault Vel Satis | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Vel Satis | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |