2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 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. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 485 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 Citroen C8 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C8 | 2008 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Citroen | Dacia |
| Model | C8 | Logan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
