2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2012 Buick LaCrosse and 2012 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Renault Symbol. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 740 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Symbol. (127 Nm). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LaCrosse | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
