2011 Nissan Patrol vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Patrol 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (280 HP) has 176 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1585 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 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dacia Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol (399 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2011 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Patrol | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Nissan | Dacia |
| Model | Patrol | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2673 mm |
