2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 22 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 Xterra 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 Xterra 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 Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan. 2008 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2008 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Dacia | Nissan |
Model | Logan | Xterra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |