2011 Tata Nano vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 Tata Nano 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 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 600 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Nano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Tata Nano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Tata Nano | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Tata | Dacia |
Model | Nano | Duster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 624 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |