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Nissan Langley N13 1.5 (73 Hp)
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Nissan Langley:
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N13 Overview:
Nissan Langley (N13). Weighing only 920 kg, it’s quite light. 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.
As a vehicle from the late 1980s, the Nissan Langley N13 predates modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing. It would likely offer basic passive safety features typical of its era, such as seatbelts, but lack advanced systems like airbags or ABS.
1.5 (73 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.5L engine provides modest performance, suitable for urban commuting and light highway use, but lacks significant power for spirited driving or heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
This naturally aspirated 1.5L engine offers decent fuel economy for its era, making it an economical choice for daily driving, especially in city conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable mechanicals
- • Economical to run and maintain
- • Practical hatchback body style
- • Simple and straightforward design
Cons:
- • Underpowered for modern standards
- • Basic safety features
- • Dated interior and exterior design
- • Limited availability of parts for older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(N12: 1982 - 1986).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Langley |
| Generation: | N13 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (73 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 73 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 49.1 Hp/l |
| Engine displacement: | 1487 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.6 kg/Hp, 79.3 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 920 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4035 mm mm [60mm more] |
| Width: | 1655 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Height: | 1380 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2430 mm mm [15mm more] |
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