2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2011 Dacia Logan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Logan weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Honda | Dacia |
Model | Civic | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1596 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |