2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 679 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.
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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan. 2011 Honda Pilot 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. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Honda | Dacia |
| Model | Pilot | Logan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
