2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Dacia | Fiat |
Model | Logan | Palio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |