Volkswagen Derby (1977 – 1981) vs Dacia 1310 (1979 – 1984): specs compared
Both offer around 60 hp at most. The Volkswagen Derby is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 17.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 154 km/h against 140 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 700 kg against 920 kg. At 4,348 mm, the Dacia 1310 is 429 mm longer than the Volkswagen Derby. The Volkswagen Derby dates from 1977 – 1981, the Dacia 1310 from 1979 – 1984.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Derby
1977 – 1981
|
Dacia
1310
1979 – 1984
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Romania |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1979 – 1984 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 60 hp | 56 hp |
| Torque | 76 – 93 Nm | 92 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 15.4 s | 17.1 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 154 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 8.3 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,919 mm | 4,348 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 700 kg | 920 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.