Compare: Vauxhall Nova 1983 Sedan 45 Hp

General information

Brand

Vauxhall

Model

Nova

Generation

Nova

Modification (Engine)

1.0 (45 Hp)

Start of production

1983

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

2-4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

20 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

20 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

19 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

140 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

16.4 kg/Hp, 60.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.9 kg/Nm, 92 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

45 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

45.3 Hp/l

Torque

68 Nm @ 2600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

10S

Engine displacement

993 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

72 mm

Piston Stroke

61 mm

Compression ratio

9.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.75 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

739-750 kg

Max. weight

1215 kg

Max load

465-476 kg

Fuel tank capacity

42 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

400 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

365 kg

Dimensions

Length

3955 mm

Width

1541 mm

Height

1358 mm

Wheelbase

2341 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.38

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