2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira and 2008 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira and 2008 Dacia Logan are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Nubira (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Dacia 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 Nubira (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
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2008 Chevrolet Nubira | 2008 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dacia |
Model | Nubira | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |