2011 Renault Symbol vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Symbol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Symbol would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Renault Symbol. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 794 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Symbol | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Symbol | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 157 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
