2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2007 Dacia Logan and 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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 7 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2007 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Dacia | Suzuki |
| Model | Logan | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
