2011 Dacia Duster vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2011 Dacia Duster and 2011 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500. 2011 Fiat 500 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. 2011 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dacia Duster | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dacia | Fiat |
| Model | Duster | 500 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
