2007 Dacia Logan vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 72 kg more than 2007 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dacia Logan | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Dacia | Nissan |
Model | Logan | Laurel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |