2010 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2010 Ford Fiesta and 2010 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Symbol (97 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Symbol should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Symbol weights approximately 34 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Fiesta (185 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Symbol. (127 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2473 mm |
