2008 Dacia Logan vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dacia Logan (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
Make | Dacia | Toyota |
Model | Logan | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1452 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |