2002 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2010 Dacia Logan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Fiesta (99 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Logan weights approximately 165 kg more than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2002 Ford Fiesta (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Ford | Dacia |
| Model | Fiesta | Logan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
