2011 Ford Ka vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 Ford Ka 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 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 313 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka. 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 Ford Ka. 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 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Ka | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Dacia |
| Model | Ka | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
