2006 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster.
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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Toyota | Dacia |
| Model | RAV4 | Duster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2673 mm |
