2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dacia | Land Rover |
Model | Logan | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |