2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Logan and 2009 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Hyundai Elantra (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Logan | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Dacia | Hyundai |
| Model | Logan | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
