2010 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Suzuki Equator would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Suzuki | Dacia |
| Model | Equator | Duster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
