2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Duster weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2010 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 2003 Toyota Corolla 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. 2003 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dacia | Toyota |
| Model | Duster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2610 mm |
