2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Aveo would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Aveo and 2010 Dacia Duster are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dacia |
| Model | Aveo | Duster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
