Renault 12 (1969 – 1980) vs Dacia 1300 (1969 – 1979): 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 18.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. At 4,407 mm, the Renault 12 is 66 mm longer than the Dacia 1300.
| Specification |
Renault
12
1969 – 1980
|
Dacia
1300
1969 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Romania |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1980 | 1969 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 60 hp | 54 hp |
| Torque | 9 – 91 Nm | 88 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.2 – 16.6 s | 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 148 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 10.2 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,348 – 4,407 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,636 – 1,638 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Height | 1,435 – 1,453 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 – 2,441 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 900 – 950 kg | 900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.