2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 49 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dacia | Honda |
Model | Logan | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |