2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Logan and 2009 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Opirus weights approximately 727 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, 2009 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Logan. 2009 Kia Opirus 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. 2009 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Logan | 2009 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Dacia | Kia |
| Model | Logan | Opirus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
