2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 165 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 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dacia 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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dacia |
Model | Cruze | Duster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2673 mm |