2012 Dacia Duster vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Dacia Duster and 2012 Audi S5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 550 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.
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 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dacia Duster | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Dacia | Audi |
| Model | Duster | S5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2751 mm |
