2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 905 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 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dacia Logan | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Dacia | Hyundai |
| Model | Logan | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
