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Dacia 1310 Combi 1.6 i (72 Hp)
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Dacia 1310:
The Dacia 1310 is a family of automobiles produced and sold exclusively by Dacia between 1979 and the beginning of 1999, and from 1999 to 2006 jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia. In 1979, Dacia presented the 1310 model at the Bucharest Auto Show as the successor of the Dacia 1300. Together with the Dacia 1300, a total of 2,278,691 units were produced, the last sedan being manufactured on July 21, 2004, and the last pick-up truck in December 2006. In the same year, its successor, the Dacia Logan, was launched....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Combi Overview:
Dacia 1310 (Combi). With 116 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 980 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Dacia 1310 Combi was produced before modern safety standards and comprehensive Euro NCAP testing. While the 1.3 (54 Hp) variant lists ABS, the generation generally lacked advanced safety features like airbags and reinforced crash structures, offering minimal occupant protection by today's standards.
1.6 i (72 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent engine in the lineup, offering the best performance for the Dacia 1310 Combi. It provides more confident overtaking and better highway cruising ability.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy data is not provided, but the larger displacement combined with fuel injection should offer a good balance of power and reasonable efficiency for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly practical and spacious Combi body style
- • Affordable purchase price and low running costs
- • Simple, easy-to-repair mechanicals
- • Large trunk capacity (910-1650 liters)
- • Robust and utilitarian design for tough conditions
Cons:
- • Very basic interior and lack of modern features
- • Limited performance, especially with smaller engines
- • Poor safety standards by contemporary measures
- • Questionable build quality and rust susceptibility
- • Unrefined driving experience and noise levels
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(1310: 1994 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | 1310 |
| Generation: | Combi |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i (72 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 72 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 116 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1557 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.6 kg/Hp, 73.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 118.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 980 |
| Max. weight: | 1380 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1650 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 430 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4391 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Width: | 1660 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2440 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1312 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1312 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Dacia 1310, what would it be?