2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 363 kg more than 2009 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Logan. 2007 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dacia | Honda |
Model | Logan | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |