2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio 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), 2006 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dacia Logan weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dacia Logan | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Dacia | Fiat |
Model | Logan | Palio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |