2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dacia Logan (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Niva weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2011 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Dacia | Lada |
| Model | Logan | Niva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
