2007 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Duster weights approximately 79 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Toyota | Dacia |
| Model | Corolla | Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
