1999 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
Make | BMW | Dacia |
Model | 330 | Duster |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2673 mm |