Mazda 121 (1991 – 1998) vs Dacia 1325 (1990 – 1996): specs compared
Both offer around 72 hp at most. The Mazda 121 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 13.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 805 kg against 935 kg. At 4,150 mm, the Dacia 1325 is 340 mm longer than the Mazda 121.
| Specification |
Mazda
121
1991 – 1998
|
Dacia
1325
1990 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Romania |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1998 | 1990 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 53 – 72 hp | 62 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 86 – 104 Nm | 100 – 120 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 – 15.2 s | 13.0 – 17.5 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 159 km/h | 145 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 – 6.7 L/100 km | 8.2 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,810 mm | 4,150 mm |
| Width | 1,656 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,390 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 805 – 810 kg | 935 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.