2006 Renault Vel Satis vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,507 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 580 kg more than 1987 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, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (206 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Vel Satis | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Vel Satis | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
