2011 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2011 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2011 Fiat Grande Punto and 2011 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Logan (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Logan weights approximately 240 kg more than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 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, 2011 Dacia Logan (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | 2011 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Fiat | Dacia |
| Model | Grande Punto | Logan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
