2012 Renault Symbol vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2012 Renault Symbol and 2012 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Renault Symbol. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 902 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 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Symbol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Symbol. (148 Nm). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Symbol. 2012 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Symbol has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Symbol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Renault Symbol | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Renault | SsangYong |
Model | Symbol | Rexton |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 318 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2830 mm |