2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Logan. 2006 Honda Pilot 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. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Logan | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
