2004 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2011 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2011 Toyota Camry is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 Toyota Camry.
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, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Vel Satis | 2011 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Vel Satis | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
