2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP) has 222 more horse power than 2009 Renault Symbol. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1385 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 Express 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 Express. 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 Express (498 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Symbol. (127 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2473 mm |
