2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dacia Logan (74 HP @ 5 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Dacia Logan.
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, 2008 Dacia Logan (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dacia Logan | 2008 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Dacia | Dacia |
| Model | Logan | Logan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 15 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 | 1056 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
