2011 Dacia Duster vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S60 weights approximately 430 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2005 Volvo S60 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. 2005 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Dacia Duster | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Dacia | Volvo |
Model | Duster | S60 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |