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Dacia 1310 Combi 1.4 i (62 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 97 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 142 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.
1.4 i (62 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A noticeable improvement over the 1.3L, offering slightly better acceleration and more confidence for longer journeys. The 'i' (injection) likely provides smoother power delivery.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy data is not provided, but sequential injection should offer better efficiency than carburettor models.
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(Combi: 1994 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | 1310 |
| Generation: | Combi |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 i (62 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: | 62 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 44.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 97 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1397 |
| 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: | 76 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 142 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.8 kg/Hp, 63.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.1 kg/Nm, 99 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 [19mm less] |
| Width: | 1660 mm [45mm more] |
| Height: | 1460 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2440 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 |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Dacia 1310 rank in your book?