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Honda Concerto HW 1.5i 16V (90 Hp)
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Honda Concerto:
The Honda Concerto is a compact car manufactured by Honda from 1988 until 1996. Designed to aim at European tastes, it was jointly developed by Honda and the Austin Rover Group and was introduced in Japan on 15 June 1988, and in European markets in October 1989. Japanese production finished in October 1992 and British production finished in 1995. The car was named for the musical composition and was a successor to the second generation Honda Ballade, a higher specification Honda Civic. All Japanese versions were exclusive to Japanese Honda dealerships called Honda Clio....(Read more on Wikipedia)
HW Overview:
Honda Concerto (HW). With 119 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 950 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Honda Concerto (HW) was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore, no official rating is available. Safety features were typical for its era, including basic seatbelts and optional ABS on higher trims, but lacked modern passive safety systems like airbags as standard.
1.5i 16V (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting and city driving, feeling responsive enough for its class without being sporty.
Fuel Economy
Provides decent fuel economy for its time, making it a cost-effective option for general use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Honda reliability and build quality
- • Refined and comfortable ride for its class
- • Engaging handling, especially with manual transmissions
- • Efficient and responsive engine lineup
- • Practical sedan body style with decent trunk space
Cons:
- • Styling may be considered conservative by some
- • Interior design is functional but lacks flair
- • Limited availability of modern safety features (due to age)
- • Rear legroom can be tight for taller passengers
- • Resale value can vary compared to more mainstream rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Concerto |
| Generation: | HW |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i 16V (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 119 Nm @ 4700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | D15B2 |
| Engine displacement: | 1493 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 125.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 950 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4415 mm mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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