2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Maxima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP) has 216 more horse power than 2012 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 617 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 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Symbol.
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2012 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Renault Symbol | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Maxima | Symbol |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |