2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1104 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dacia | Toyota |
| Model | Duster | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 3220 mm |
