Home › Car catalog › Vauxhall › Nova › Nova › 1.5 D (50 Hp)

VauxhallVauxhall Nova 1.5 D (50 Hp)1987, 1988, 1989: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

1983 Vauxhall Nova - Photo 1

Key specs

Vauxhall Nova 1.5 D (50 Hp) /Sedan 1987 - 1989/
What is the body type of Vauxhall Nova?
Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1987 Nova 1.5 D (50 Hp)?
150 km/h | 93 mph
0-100 km/h: 19.5 sec
0-60 mph: 18.5 sec
What is the power output of Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1987 1.5 D (50 Hp)?
50 Hp, 90 Nm
66 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1987 1.5 D (50 Hp)?
1.5 l
1487 cm3
90.74 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Vauxhall 1.5 D (50 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1987 1.5 D (50 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1987 Vauxhall Nova Sedan?
3955 mm
155.71 in.
What is the width of 1987 Vauxhall Nova Sedan?
1541 mm
60.67 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Vauxhall Nova 1.5 D (50 Hp)?
880 kg
1940 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Vauxhall Nova 1.5 D (50 Hp)?
1375 kg
3031 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Vauxhall Nova 1.5 D (50 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.5 D (50 Hp)
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
Looking for Vauxhall Nova on the used-car market?
Check its history →

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
19.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
19.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
18.5 sec
Maximum speed
150 km/h 93 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
17.6 kg/Hp, 56.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.8 kg/Nm, 102.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
50 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre
33.6 Hp/l
Torque
90 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 66 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
15D, 4EC1
Engine displacement
1487 cm3 90.74 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76 mm 2.99 in.
Piston Stroke
82 mm 3.23 in.
Compression ratio
23:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
3.75 l 3.96 US qt | 3.3 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.4 l 6.76 US qt | 5.63 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
880 kg 1940 lbs.
Max. weight
1375 kg 3031 lbs.
Max load
495 kg 1091 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
3955 mm 155.71 in.
Width
1541 mm 60.67 in.
Height
1358 mm 53.46 in.
Wheelbase
2341 mm 92.17 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.39
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
9.4 m 30.84 ft.

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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Tire size
165/65 R14
Wheel rim size
5J x 14