2012 Dacia Logan vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota iQ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota iQ would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota iQ (89 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 310 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ.
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 Toyota iQ (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dacia Logan | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Dacia | Toyota |
| Model | Logan | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 32 L |
