2006 Nissan Titan vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Nissan Titan.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (393 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Titan | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Titan | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 83 L |
