2012 Toyota Prius V vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Prius V 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Prius V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Prius V (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius V should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius V weights approximately 315 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.
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, 2012 Toyota Prius V (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Prius V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Prius V | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Toyota | Dacia |
Model | Prius V | Logan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |