2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2011 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP) has 182 more horse power than 2011 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 911 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 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Symbol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Symbol. 2011 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Symbol has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Symbol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Subaru | Renault |
| Model | Tribeca | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1911 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
