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Opel Vita C 1.4 16V (90 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Opel Vita:
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)
C Overview:
Opel Vita (C). With 125 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1200 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 170 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.
The Opel Vita C (Corsa C) achieved a respectable 4-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2002, indicating a solid safety performance for its class and era.
1.4 16V (90 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While sharing the same 90 Hp engine, the automatic transmission noticeably dulls performance, resulting in slower acceleration and a less engaging driving experience.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is higher at 7.9 l/100 km compared to the manual, which is typical for automatics of this generation, leading to increased running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Good maneuverability and compact size for urban driving
- • Practical interior and decent boot space for its class
- • Manual 1.4 16V offers a good balance of performance and economy
- • Respectable 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating for its time
- • Generally reliable and affordable to maintain
Cons:
- • Automatic transmission significantly impacts performance and fuel efficiency
- • Interior materials can feel dated and less premium than some rivals
- • Not particularly engaging to drive for enthusiasts
- • Limited highway prowess with the available engines
- • Rear drum brakes on some models are less effective than discs
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B: 1993 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Vita |
| Generation: | C |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 16V (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3-5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1389 |
| 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: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.3 kg/Hp, 75 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.6 kg/Nm, 104.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 |
| Max. weight: | 1500 |
| Max load: | 300 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1060 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 260 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3817 mm mm [88mm more] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [36mm more] |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2491 mm mm [48mm more] |
| Front track: | 1429 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 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 | Ventilated discs [Best 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 | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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