2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Liana (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Because 2005 Suzuki Liana 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, 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Dacia | Suzuki |
| Model | Logan | Liana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
