2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (127 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Renault Symbol. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 550 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 Mazda 6 (340 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Symbol. (148 Nm). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 6 | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2473 mm |
