2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1080 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Toyota | Dacia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
