2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 03-Sep (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 240 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.
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 Saab 03-Sep (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Dacia | Saab |
| Model | Logan | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
