2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda 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 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Panda (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Dacia | Fiat |
| Model | Logan | Panda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
