Performance Review: Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dacia Sandero Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Dacia Sandero has a 1598cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Sandero shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Sandero's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1082 kgs (2385 lbs) this makes the Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v in the same weight category as the 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 or the give or take 50kg.

The Dacia Sandero shares the same bhp with the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp)

In terms of power the 1598cc 16V St4 engine produces 104 bhp (77 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp) or the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 109 lb-ft (147.7 Nm) @ 3750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft) or the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (105 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dacia Sandero you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2010 Vauxhall-Opel Corsa 1.6 VXR OPC (121.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dacia Sandero.

The Dacia Sandero has a Power to weight ratio of 96.1 bhp per ton and 100.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 Sandero competing with the 2010 Vauxhall-Opel Corsa 1.6 VXR OPC (121.0 bhp per ton) or the 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL 3.5 (120.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dacia Sandero generating around 100.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1980 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 Turbo GT-E (125.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2001 MG F 1.8i VVC 160ps Trophy (125.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 11.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.4 secs, this made the Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v as fast as the 2019 Ford Ranger Double Cab High Rider 3.2 TDCI (11.00 secs) the 1982 Vauxhall-Opel Manta 1.8 GT (11.00 secs) the 1982 Renault 11 GTX (11.00 secs) the or the 1954 Jaguar XK 140 SE (11.00 secs). This Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v is also faster than the 2006 Peugeot 207 1.6 16v (11.10 secs) the 1970 Ford Cortina MkIII 2000GT (11.10 secs) the 1968 Peugeot 504 1.8 8v (11.10 secs) the and the 2011 Aston-Martin Cygnet 1.3L Launch Edition (11.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Sandero and the 1995 Fiat Coupe 2.0 16V Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Dacia Sandero on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.61 secs @ 77.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1995 Fiat Coupe 2.0 16V Turbo (17.54 secs), the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Hemi (17.58 secs), and the 2011 Alfa-Romeo Mito 170 Quadrifoglio Verde (17.60 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v has a maximum speed of 112mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 Sandero equals the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2011 Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v then how about the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph), the 1986 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v (123 mph), or the 1983 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (123 mph).

Related Links:

2011 Sandero Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dacia

Car Comparison