2012 Dacia Duster vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 300 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.
Because 2012 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster 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, 2009 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2009 Honda Accord 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. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dacia Duster | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Duster | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
