2008 Honda Element 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 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Duster weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.

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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Element 2010 Dacia Duster
Make Honda Dacia
Model Element Duster
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2353 cc 1461 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 177 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4315 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1822 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2673 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 5.6 L/100km


 

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