2002 Honda Life vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Logan (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 420 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. 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, 2012 Dacia Logan (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Honda | Dacia |
| Model | Life | Logan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |
