1996 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 2010 Renault Logan
To start off, 2010 Renault Logan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 422 kg more than 2010 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2010 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Trans Sport | Logan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1702 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
