2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2012 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2012 Fiat Albea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Albea (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 129 kg more than 2012 Fiat Albea.
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 (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2012 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Dacia | Fiat |
Model | Logan | Albea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
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 | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |