2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2012 Dacia Duster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 85 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 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mini | Dacia |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | Duster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2673 mm |
