1999 Mazda B2500 vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda B2500 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2011 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 Mazda B2500 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda B2500 | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Dacia |
| Model | B2500 | Duster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2673 mm |
