2007 Dacia Logan vs. 1989 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Camry weights approximately 124 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.
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, 1989 Toyota Camry (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 1989 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Dacia | Toyota |
| Model | Logan | Camry |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
