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Opel Vectra B Caravan (facelift 1999) 1.6i 16V (100 Hp) Automatic
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Opel Vectra:
The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback and estate body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Cavalier from 1988 to 1995 and then as the Vauxhall Vectra from 1995 to 2008, and it was also sold by Holden in Australia as the Holden Vectra, by Chevrolet in Latin America as the Chevrolet Vectra....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B Caravan (facelift 1999) Overview:
Opel Vectra (B Caravan (facelift 1999)). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1266 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.5 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6i 16V (100 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Lacks power, resulting in sluggish acceleration, particularly with the automatic transmission and when fully loaded.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is higher than expected for its power output, likely due to the engine working harder.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Wide range of engine options, including strong V6 and economical diesels
- • Generally good value on the used market
- • Decent handling for a family car
Cons:
- • Some smaller engines can feel underpowered, especially with automatic transmissions
- • Interior plastics can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Known susceptibility to rust, particularly on wheel arches and sills
- • Older automatic transmissions can be sluggish
- • Fuel consumption can be high on larger petrol engines
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B Caravan (facelift 1999): February, 1999 - June, 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Vectra |
| Generation: | B Caravan (facelift 1999) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i 16V (100 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | January, 1999 |
| End of production: | January, 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 62.6 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | X16XEL More details about the engine X16XEL |
| 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 |
| Coolant: | 6.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.7 kg/Hp, 79 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 118.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1266 |
| Max. weight: | 1890 |
| Max load: | 624 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1490 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 460 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4490 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1707 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1490 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2637 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1841 mm |
| Front track: | 1484 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1473 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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