2004 Honda City vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Duster weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2010 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda City | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Honda | Dacia |
Model | City | Duster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2673 mm |