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Honda Concerto HW 1.6i 16V (122 Hp)
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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 140 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 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 10 s). The top speed reaches 190 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.
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 (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A lively and engaging engine, offering strong acceleration and a sporty feel, making it enjoyable on both city streets and open roads.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel consumption for its performance, though slightly higher than the 1.5i, it balances power with reasonable efficiency.
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 (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 6800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 76.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 140 Nm @ 5700 rpm. |
| 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: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 113 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.5 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 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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