Daewoo Espero (1990 – 1997) vs Mazda 626 Sedan (1991 – 1997): specs compared
The Mazda 626 Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.4 s against 10.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 196 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. The Daewoo Espero is the lighter car, from 1,088 kg against 1,250 kg. At 4,694 mm, the Mazda 626 Sedan is 76 mm longer than the Daewoo Espero.
| Specification |
Daewoo
Espero
1990 – 1997
|
Mazda
626 Sedan
1991 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1997 | 1991 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 105 hp | 76 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 137 – 164 Nm | 155 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 12.8 s | 10.4 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 185 km/h | 161 – 196 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 8.2 L/100 km | 6.8 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,618 mm | 4,694 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,088 – 1,128 kg | 1,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.