2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2000 Renault Laguna and 2010 Dacia Duster are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (149 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Renault | Dacia |
| Model | Laguna | Duster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2673 mm |
