2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 31 kg more than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Mazda | Dacia |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Logan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1139 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3995 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2329 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
