2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 1970 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 905 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 1970 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Vel Satis | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
