2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2011 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2011 Fiat Strada is newer by 3 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Strada (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan.
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, 2011 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2011 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Dacia | Fiat |
| Model | Logan | Strada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
