1999 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2011 Dacia Logan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. Both 1999 Volkswagen Golf and 2011 Dacia Logan are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 60 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.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Dacia |
| Model | Golf | Logan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
