2006 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Vel Satis.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Vel Satis has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Vel Satis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Renault Vel Satis | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Vel Satis | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |