2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 151 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Honda | Dacia |
Model | Civic | Logan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |