2012 Chrysler 200 vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 200 and 2012 Dacia Duster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 200 (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 200 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 200 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chrysler 200 (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2012 Chrysler 200 has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dacia |
| Model | 200 | Duster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1543 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4869 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2673 mm |
