2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 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, 2009 Dacia Logan (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Logan | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
