2010 Nissan 370Z vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan 370Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan 370Z would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 354 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan 370Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan 370Z | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Nissan | Dacia |
| Model | 370Z | Duster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2673 mm |
