Dacia 1325 (1990 – 1996) vs Hyundai Excel Sedan (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Hyundai Excel Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 84 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.6 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. At 4,280 mm, the Hyundai Excel Sedan is 130 mm longer than the Dacia 1325.
| Specification |
Dacia
1325
1990 – 1996
|
Hyundai
Excel Sedan
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1996 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 62 – 75 hp | 72 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 120 Nm | 119 – 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 17.5 s | 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 159 km/h | 160 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 9.3 L/100 km | 7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 935 kg | 930 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

