2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2006 Dacia Logan and 2006 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2006 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dacia Logan | 2006 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Dacia | Hyundai |
Model | Logan | Elantra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |