2007 Dacia Logan vs. 1990 Renault 19
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 19 would be higher. Both 2007 Dacia Logan and 1990 Renault 19 are equipped with a 1,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault 19 (80 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 116 kg more than 1990 Renault 19.
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, 2007 Dacia Logan (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 19. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 1990 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Dacia | Renault |
| Model | Logan | 19 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
