2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1120 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 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dacia Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Dacia | Bentley |
| Model | Duster | Continental |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2746 mm |
