2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2011 Scion tC
To start off, 2011 Scion tC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dacia Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dacia Duster would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Scion tC (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Scion tC weights approximately 188 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.
Because 2010 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Scion tC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster 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, 2011 Scion tC (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster. 2011 Scion tC 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. 2011 Scion tC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2011 Scion tC | |
| Make | Dacia | Scion |
| Model | Duster | tC |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2700 mm |
