2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1432 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dacia Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
Model | Freelander | Duster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |