2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP) has 228 more horse power than 2012 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1311 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.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Symbol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Silverado | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
