2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 183 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster. 2004 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Duster | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
