2011 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 85 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.
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 Mini Cooper Clubman (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mini | Dacia |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2673 mm |
