1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 160 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster 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 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Honda | Dacia |
Model | Concerto | Duster |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2673 mm |