2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Baja weights approximately 310 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, 2006 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Subaru | Dacia |
| Model | Baja | Duster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
