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Chevrolet Corsa Hatch (GM 4200) 1.6 i 16V (101 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chevrolet Corsa:
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car manufactured and marketed by Opel since 1982. The car is known as the Vauxhall Corsa in the United Kingdom. Before General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to PSA Group in 2017, the Corsa was also rebadged under the Chevrolet, Holden and Buick brands.
The Corsa was once the best-selling car in the world in 1998, recording 910,839 sales. At that time, the Corsa assembled on four continents, marketed under five different marques and offered in five body styles. By 2007, over 18 million Corsas had been sold globally....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatch (GM 4200) Overview:
Chevrolet Corsa (Hatch (GM 4200)). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1015 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 i 16V (101 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
As the most powerful option, the 1.6 i 16V provides lively performance for a car of its size and era. It's capable of comfortable highway cruising and offers respectable acceleration for mixed driving.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable for the power output, but it won't be as frugal as the smaller 1.0-liter engines. It strikes a good balance between performance and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact size ideal for urban driving and parking
- • Generally good fuel economy with smaller engines
- • Simple and robust mechanicals, often easy to maintain
- • Affordable to buy and run as a used vehicle
- • Spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Basic safety features and low Euro NCAP rating
- • Limited performance from the smaller engines on highways
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Potential for rust, especially on older models
- • Lack of modern amenities and refinement
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatch (GM 4200): 1997 - 2002).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | Hatch (GM 4200) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i 16V (101 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3/5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 101 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 63.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.25 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 99.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 142.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1015 |
| Max. weight: | 1475 |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1050 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 260 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3730 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1610 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1390 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2445 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1385 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1390 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 | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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