2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Renault Symbol
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Symbol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Symbol would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 891 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 2010 Buick Park Avenue 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 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2473 mm |
