2012 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dacia Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dacia Duster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2011 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 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus LS | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Lexus | Dacia |
| Model | LS | Duster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2673 mm |
