2011 Renault Symbol vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2011 Renault Symbol and 2011 Volvo XC90 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 (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (185 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Renault Symbol. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1155 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.
Because 2011 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Symbol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo XC90 (340 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Symbol | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Symbol | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2860 mm |
