Honda Concerto HW 1.6i 16V (112 Hp) Automatic


Overall Rating

7.6 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.5 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Honda Concerto:

The Honda Concerto is a compact car manufactured by Honda from 1988 until 1996. Designed to aim at European tastes, it was jointly developed by Honda and the Austin Rover Group and was introduced in Japan on 15 June 1988, and in European markets in October 1989. Japanese production finished in October 1992 and British production finished in 1995. The car was named for the musical composition and was a successor to the second generation Honda Ballade, a higher specification Honda Civic. All Japanese versions were exclusive to Japanese Honda dealerships called Honda Clio....(Read more on Wikipedia)

HW Overview:

Honda Concerto (HW). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1080 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Honda Concerto (HW) was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore, no official rating is available. Safety features were typical for its era, including basic seatbelts and optional ABS on higher trims, but lacked modern passive safety systems like airbags as standard.

1.6i 16V (112 Hp) Automatic Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Provides smooth and comfortable performance, well-suited for relaxed driving and urban environments, though not particularly quick.

Fuel Economy

Offers similar fuel economy to the more powerful automatic, which is reasonable for its output and transmission type.

Best Use Case: City / Relaxed Driving

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Excellent Honda reliability and build quality
  • • Refined and comfortable ride for its class
  • • Engaging handling, especially with manual transmissions
  • • Efficient and responsive engine lineup
  • • Practical sedan body style with decent trunk space

Cons:

  • • Styling may be considered conservative by some
  • • Interior design is functional but lacks flair
  • • Limited availability of modern safety features (due to age)
  • • Rear legroom can be tight for taller passengers
  • • Resale value can vary compared to more mainstream rivals

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Honda
Model:Concerto
Generation:HW
Modification (Engine):1.6i 16V (112 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:1989
End of production:1995
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:112 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre:70.4 Hp/l
Torque:137 Nm @ 5200 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:D16Z2
Engine displacement:1590
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:3.5 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:75 mm mm
Piston Stroke:90 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.1:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:10.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:9.2 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:12 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:12 sec
Maximum speed:180 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:9.6 kg/Hp, 103.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.9 kg/Nm, 126.9 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:11.4 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1080
Max. weight:1580
Max load:500
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:420 l
Fuel tank capacity:55 l
Size:
Length:4415 mm mm
Width:1690 mm mm
Height:1395 mm mm
Wheelbase:2550 mm mm
Front track:1450 mm
Rear (Back) track:1455 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size175/70 R13
Wheel rims size13
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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