2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 30 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Logan. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2009 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dacia | Honda |
Model | Logan | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |