2011 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Fiorino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Fiorino would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster.
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 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Fiorino | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Dacia |
| Model | Fiorino | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
