2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2010 Dacia Duster and 2010 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 315 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, 2010 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster. 2010 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Dacia | Kia |
| Model | Duster | Carens |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds |
| 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 | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
