2010 Renault Duster vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2010 Renault Duster and 2010 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Duster (108 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Duster weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Thalia. 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) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2010 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Duster | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Duster | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2473 mm |
