2012 Dacia Duster vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dacia Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dacia Duster would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 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, 2013 Toyota Corolla (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dacia Duster | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Dacia | Toyota |
Model | Duster | Corolla |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2600 mm |