2007 Dacia Logan vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 110 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic.
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, 1997 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 1997 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
