2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Duster weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V.
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, 2012 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 2012 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | HR-V | Duster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2673 mm |
