2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2009 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP) has 356 more horse power than 2009 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 261 kg more than 2009 Renault Symbol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Symbol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
