2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Honda Insight
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight 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 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Honda Insight.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2009 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1276 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
