2011 BMW 1 Series vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 BMW 1 Series and 2011 Dacia Duster were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 325 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 BMW 1 Series 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 2011 BMW 1 Series. 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 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 1 Series | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | BMW | Dacia |
| Model | 1 Series | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4374 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2673 mm |
