1970 Mitsubishi Jeep vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 320 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Dacia |
| Model | Jeep | Duster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2673 mm |
