2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (179 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 202 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.
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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Renault Vel Satis | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Vel Satis | Sienna |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1937 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |