2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2007 Dacia Logan and 2007 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dacia Logan (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2007 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Dacia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Logan | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
