Dacia 1310 Break (1994 – 1999) vs Toyota Prius (1997 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 72 hp at most. The Dacia 1310 Break is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.1 s against 13.4 s. The Toyota Prius has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 150 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Dacia 1310 Break is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,225 kg. At 4,404 mm, the Dacia 1310 Break is 264 mm longer than the Toyota Prius. The Dacia 1310 Break dates from 1994 – 1999, the Toyota Prius from 1997 – 2004.
| Specification |
Dacia
1310 Break
1994 – 1999
|
Toyota
Prius
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Japan |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1999 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 72 hp | 72 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.1 – 20.0 s | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 150 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 9.0 L/100 km | 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,404 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 945 – 950 kg | 1,225 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.