2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2010 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2010 Dacia Logan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Punto (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Logan weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto.
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, 2008 Fiat Punto (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2010 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Fiat | Dacia |
| Model | Punto | Logan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
