2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Dacia Logan and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 216 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
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 (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (126 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Dacia | Kia |
| Model | Logan | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
