2008 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 320 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Qashqai | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Nissan | Dacia |
| Model | Qashqai | Duster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
