2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dacia Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dacia Duster would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1467 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 2011 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2010 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dacia |
| Model | Escalade | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2673 mm |
