The Land Rover Defender 110 is 2,000 lighter than the Dacia Duster.
The Dacia Duster, a budget-friendly car, can compete with the Land Rover Defender off-road? Carwow tested a Land Rover Defender 110X against a Dacia Duster to determine which was the best off-road vehicle. Is the Dacia Duster up to the Land Rover Defender 110X? Let’s see.
This Dacia Duster was used in the comparison test. It is far simpler than its Defender counterpart. The 1.5-liter K9K896 turbocharged inline-4 produces 115 horsepower and 191lb-ft (260 Newton meters) of torque. The diesel engine is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission, which sends power to its front wheels.
This video shows the Duster’s optional four-wheel drive system. It can send power to the rear wheels if it is in four-wheel drive mode. The Duster has a significant advantage over Lander Rover Defender in terms of its lightweight and small size. The Duster is only 3,097 lb (1,405 kg) in weight and measures 170.0 inches by 71.7 inches wide.
Land Rover Defender is Land Rovers most capable off-road vehicle. The Defender 110X, which is used in this competition, is an off-roader that incorporates all of Land Rover’s off-road technology into a practical SUV. This video features a 3.0-liter straight-6 diesel engine with 300 horsepower and 480lb-ft (650 Newton meters) of torque. The powerful inline-6 is coupled to an 8-speed auto transmission, which sends power to all four wheels using Land Rovers’ all-wheel drive setup.
The Defender 110 is larger and heavier than the Dacia Duster, weighing 5,080 pounds (2.340 kg) and measuring 197.6 inches in length and 78.6 inches wide.