2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 94 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, 2013 Honda Civic (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Duster | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2620 mm |
