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Volkswagen Derby 86C 1.3 (75 Hp)
Overall Rating
Volkswagen Derby:
Volkswagen Derby was the name first given by German automaker Volkswagen for the commercialization of the booted saloon version of its Volkswagen Polo Mk1 supermini, between 1977 and 1981 in Europe. Later, the Derby name was used by the Mexican Volkswagen subsidiary for the Polo Classic Mk3 saloon on its domestic market in the mid-1990s.
With 72,412 sold in 1977 alone the car was initially popular, outselling the Polo sister model in that year, but sales quickly tailed off in subsequent years....(Read more on Wikipedia)
86C Overview:
Volkswagen Derby (86C). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Volkswagen Derby 86C was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP testing. Safety standards of the era were significantly different, focusing on basic structural integrity rather than modern crash test ratings.
1.3 (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 75 Hp 1.3-liter engine offers a noticeable improvement in performance over the 55 Hp variant, making it more capable for highway speeds and overtaking.
Fuel Economy
Expected to have slightly higher fuel consumption than the 55 Hp version, but still within economical limits for its class and era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Economical to run (especially lower-powered engines)
- • Compact and easy to maneuver in city traffic
- • Simple, robust mechanicals for good reliability
- • Practical sedan body style for its size
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
Cons:
- • Limited performance, especially with smaller engines
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Loud cabin at higher speeds
- • Rear suspension dependent spring suspension (less refined)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(86C: 1981 - 1984).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Derby |
| Generation: | 86C |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1983 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | GK More details about the engine GK |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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