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Dacia 1300 Combi 1.3 (54 Hp)
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Dacia 1300:
The Dacia 1300 is a medium-sized family car based on the Renault 12 that was built during the Cold War by Romanian auto maker Dacia. The "1300" stands for the engine displacement. The first Dacia 1300 left the assembly line on 23 August 1969. On 21 July 2004, the last Dacia 1310 , number 1 959 730, rolled out the gates of the Mioveni production facility, just one month before its 35th anniversary....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Combi Overview:
Dacia 1300 (Combi). With 88 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Dacia 1300 Combi was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
1.3 (54 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 1.3-liter carburetted engine provides very modest performance, suitable only for basic transportation. Acceleration is leisurely, and it struggles at higher speeds or with heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is mediocre by modern standards, typical for a carburetted engine of its era. Expect higher consumption, especially in varied driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly affordable and practical for its time.
- • Simple, robust mechanicals make it relatively easy to repair.
- • Spacious Combi body offered good cargo capacity.
Cons:
- • Very limited performance from the 54 Hp engine.
- • Lacks modern safety features and comfort amenities.
- • Build quality could be inconsistent, leading to various issues.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | 1300 |
| Generation: | Combi |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (54 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1969 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 54 Hp @ 5250 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 41.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 88 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1289 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4410 mm mm |
| Width: | 1635 mm mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2440 mm 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 | Manual |
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