1997 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Renault Symbol
To start off, 2008 Renault Symbol is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 166 more horse power than 2008 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Renault Symbol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Symbol |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2473 mm |
