2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Terrano (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 765 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 Nissan Terrano 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 Nissan Terrano 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 Nissan Terrano (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Dacia | Nissan |
| Model | Logan | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
