2012 Dacia Logan vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Logan (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life 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, 1999 Honda Life 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, 2012 Dacia Logan (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1999 Honda Life 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. 1999 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dacia Logan | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Logan | Life |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
