2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 4 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 495 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Dacia | Land Rover |
Model | Logan | LR2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |