2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 870 kg more than 2008 Renault Symbol.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Symbol. (160 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1461 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2473 mm |
