2011 Lotus Evora 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 Lotus Evora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lotus Evora would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Evora weights approximately 102 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 2011 Lotus Evora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lotus Evora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Logan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Evora | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Lotus | Dacia |
| Model | Evora | Logan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
