2004 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 9 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Vel Satis | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Vel Satis | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
