2010 Renault Duster vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Duster weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2010 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault 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 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Duster | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Duster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2610 mm |
