2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1428 kg more than 2012 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
Model | Defender | Logan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |