Maruti Suzuki Esteem (1995 – 2000) vs Dacia Nova (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Maruti Suzuki Esteem is the more powerful of the two, with up to 85 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 14.7 s. The Dacia Nova has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 142 km/h. The Maruti Suzuki Esteem is the lighter car, from 826 kg against 911 kg.
| Specification |
Maruti Suzuki
Esteem
1995 – 2000
|
Dacia
Nova
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | India | Romania |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 85 hp | 62 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 99 – 122 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 s | 14.7 – 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 142 km/h | 150 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.1 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,074 mm | 4,031 mm |
| Width | 1,575 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,394 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,365 mm | 2,474 mm |
| Curb weight | 826 kg | 911 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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