2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 375 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 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dacia Logan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dacia | Porsche |
| Model | Logan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 89 L |
