Dacia 1300 Break (1972 – 1980) vs Renault 12 (1969 – 1980): specs compared
The Renault 12 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 60 hp against 54 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.2 s against 19.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 148 km/h against 140 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 960 kg. The Dacia 1300 Break dates from 1972 – 1980, the Renault 12 from 1969 – 1980.
| Specification |
Dacia
1300 Break
1972 – 1980
|
Renault
12
1969 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | France |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1980 | 1969 – 1980 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 hp | 50 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 9 – 91 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 19.6 s | 14.2 – 16.6 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 140 – 148 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 L/100 km | 7.8 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,348 – 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,636 – 1,638 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,435 – 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,438 – 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 960 kg | 900 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.