2007 Dacia Logan vs. 1997 Honda Today
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 Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dacia Logan (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 345 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 2007 Dacia Logan (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2007 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2007 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | Today |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
