2003 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 651 kg more than 2012 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, 2003 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 SsangYong Rexton | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | SsangYong | Dacia |
| Model | Rexton | Duster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2873 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
