2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2006 Dacia Logan and 2006 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 3 weights approximately 129 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 Mazda 3 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dacia Logan | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Dacia | Mazda |
Model | Logan | 3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |