2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2006 Dacia Logan and 2006 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dacia Logan (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Micra. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dacia Logan weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Nissan Micra. 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 Nissan Micra (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dacia Logan | 2006 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Dacia | Nissan |
Model | Logan | Micra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 17 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |