2012 Dacia Logan vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 520 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 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dacia Logan | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dacia | Porsche |
| Model | Logan | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
