2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dacia Logan (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Renault Twingo. 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 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Dacia | Renault |
Model | Logan | Twingo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |