2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2010 Dacia Duster and 2010 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster 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 Opel Insignia (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster. 2010 Opel Insignia 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. 2010 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Dacia | Opel |
| Model | Duster | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2737 mm |
