2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2012 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Fiat | Dacia |
Model | Palio | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |