2000 Fiat Punto vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Dacia |
| Model | Punto | Duster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
