2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Dacia Logan and 2007 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 615 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 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan. 2007 Kia Sportage 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. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dacia | Kia |
| Model | Logan | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
