Compare: Vauxhall Nova 1985 Sedan 45 Hp

General information

Brand

Vauxhall

Model

Nova

Generation

Nova

Modification (Engine)

1.2 N (45 Hp)

Start of production

1985

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

2-4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

16 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

15.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

152 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

16.4 kg/Hp, 60.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.2 kg/Nm, 121.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

45 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

37.6 Hp/l

Torque

90 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

12NC, E12GV

Engine displacement

1196 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

77.8 mm

Piston Stroke

62.9 mm

Compression ratio

9.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

3 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.1 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

739-750 kg

Max. weight

1215 kg

Max load

465-476 kg

Fuel tank capacity

42 l

Dimensions

Length

3955 mm

Width

1541 mm

Height

1358 mm

Wheelbase

2341 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.39

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.4 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion