Dacia Nova (1995 – 1999) vs Daihatsu Valera (1996 – 2001): specs compared
The Daihatsu Valera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.8 s against 14.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 159 km/h. The Dacia Nova uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. The Daihatsu Valera is the lighter car, from 859 kg against 911 kg. At 4,100 mm, the Daihatsu Valera is 69 mm longer than the Dacia Nova.
| Specification |
Dacia
Nova
1995 – 1999
|
Daihatsu
Valera
1996 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1996 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 62 – 75 hp | 75 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 99 – 122 Nm | 110 – 119 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.7 – 18.0 s | 10.8 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 159 km/h | 159 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.9 L/100 km | 7.5 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,031 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 911 – 950 kg | 859 – 915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.