1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 252 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Dacia |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Duster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2673 mm |
