2011 Nissan Versa vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dacia Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dacia Duster would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Versa (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Duster weights approximately 51 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa.
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 Nissan Versa (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Versa | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Nissan | Dacia |
| Model | Versa | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 107 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1149 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2673 mm |
