2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Panamera and 2010 Dacia Duster were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 600 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 2010 Porsche Panamera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Porsche Panamera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Porsche | Dacia |
| Model | Panamera | Duster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2673 mm |
