2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2007 Dacia Logan and 2007 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dacia Logan (74 HP @ 5 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 13 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra. 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 (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Dacia | Nissan |
| Model | Logan | Micra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |
