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Vauxhall Viva HA 1100 (45 Hp)
Overall Rating
Vauxhall Viva:
The Vauxhall Viva is a small family car that was produced by Vauxhall in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979. These were designated the HA, HB and HC series.
The Viva was introduced a year after Vauxhall's fellow General Motors company Opel launched the Opel Kadett A. Both cars were a result of the same General Motors project sharing the same floorpan and engine construction. A major difference was the use of metric measurements for the Opel and Imperial units for the Vauxhall. The cars are visually similar, however few components are interchangeable. A van version was also produced, as the Bedford HA. In the UK the Viva's principal competitors at the time of its launch included the well-established Ford Anglia and Morris Minor....(Read more on Wikipedia)
HA Overview:
Vauxhall Viva (HA). With 84 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 711 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Vauxhall Viva HA predates modern safety testing standards like Euro NCAP. Safety features were rudimentary, typical of vehicles from the 1960s, focusing on basic structural integrity rather than advanced occupant protection systems.
1100 (45 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 45 Hp 1057cc engine provided adequate, if unexciting, performance for city and suburban driving. It struggled on longer journeys or at higher speeds, reflecting its economical design.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was a strong point for its era, offering reasonable running costs for a compact family car. However, it's not comparable to modern efficient engines.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Simple, robust mechanicals for easy maintenance
- • Charming classic British car appeal
- • Compact and agile for city driving
- • Relatively economical for its time
- • Good entry-level classic car
Cons:
- • Very limited performance, especially on highways
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Prone to rust if not well-maintained
- • Lack of modern comfort and convenience features
- • Finding specific parts can be challenging now
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Viva |
| Generation: | HA |
| Modification (Engine): | 1100 (45 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1963 |
| End of production: | 1966 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 45 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 42.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 84 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1057 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.6 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74.3 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 60.96 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.8 kg/Hp, 63.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 118.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 709-714 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 31.82 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3940 mm mm |
| Width: | 1509 mm mm |
| Height: | 1354 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2323 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1204 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1224 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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