2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 48 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
