2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 547 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 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. 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 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Dacia |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2673 mm |
