2001 Rover 45 vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rover 45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 45. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 45 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Rover | Dacia |
| Model | 45 | Duster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2673 mm |
