2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2001 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 274 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 2001 Honda S-MX 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, 2001 Honda S-MX 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, 2001 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2001 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
