2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2011 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2011 GMC Terrain and 2011 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 760 kg more than 2011 Renault Symbol. 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, 2011 GMC Terrain (233 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2011 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 2011 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Terrain | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
