2012 Renault Duster vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2012 Renault Duster 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. Both 2012 Renault Duster and 2012 Dacia Logan are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Duster weights approximately 30 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 2012 Renault Duster 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, 2012 Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Renault Duster | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Renault | Dacia |
Model | Duster | Logan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |