Maruti Suzuki Esteem (1995 – 2000) vs Daihatsu Valera (1996 – 2001): specs compared
The Daihatsu Valera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 85 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.8 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 142 km/h. The Maruti Suzuki Esteem uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 826 kg against 859 kg.
| Specification |
Maruti Suzuki
Esteem
1995 – 2000
|
Daihatsu
Valera
1996 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | India | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1996 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 85 hp | 75 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 110 – 119 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 s | 10.8 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 142 km/h | 159 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.5 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,074 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,575 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,394 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,365 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 826 kg | 859 – 915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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