2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma (101 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 224 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (216 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Dacia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Logan | Carisma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 11.9 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 | 1165 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |