2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2005 Renault Vel Satis and 2005 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 574 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Vel Satis | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2186 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 427 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 99 L |