2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2006 Dacia Logan and 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2006 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 790 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.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dacia Logan | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Dacia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Logan | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
