2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 390 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.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Outlander | |
| Make | Dacia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Logan | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
