2012 Dacia Duster vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1361 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Dacia Duster | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Dacia | Toyota |
Model | Duster | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 3700 mm |