2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1481 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 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dacia | Dodge |
| Model | Logan | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 129 L |
