2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX and 2008 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac SRX (255 HP) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Renault Symbol. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 889 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.
Because 2008 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Symbol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX 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, 2008 Cadillac SRX (345 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Symbol. (160 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | SRX | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
