1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2011 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2011 Dacia Logan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Logan. 1996 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 2011 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Honda | Dacia |
| Model | Step Wagon | Logan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
