2011 Dacia Duster vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dacia Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dacia Duster would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 518 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 2012 Mazda CX-7. 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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2012 Mazda CX-7 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. 2012 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dacia Duster | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Dacia | Mazda |
| Model | Duster | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2751 mm |
