2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 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), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 335 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.
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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Dacia | Subaru |
| Model | Duster | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2624 mm |
