Mazda 323 Sedan (1989 – 1991) vs Hyundai Excel Sedan (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Mazda 323 Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 103 hp against 84 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 12.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 182 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. At 4,280 mm, the Hyundai Excel Sedan is 66 mm longer than the Mazda 323 Sedan.
| Specification |
Mazda
323 Sedan
1989 – 1991
|
Hyundai
Excel Sedan
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1991 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 56 – 103 hp | 72 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 99 – 148 Nm | 119 – 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 16.5 s | 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 100 – 182 km/h | 160 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.5 L/100 km | 7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,214 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,674 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 940 – 1,020 kg | 930 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.