2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Renault Logan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Renault Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Renault Logan. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Renault Logan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Cobalt | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |