2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2010 Dodge Caliber (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Dodge | Dacia |
| Model | Caliber | Duster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2673 mm |
