2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
