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Opel Corsa A 1.2 S (55 Hp)
Overall Rating
Opel Corsa:
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car manufactured and marketed by Opel since 1982. The car is known as the Vauxhall Corsa in the United Kingdom. Before General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to PSA Group in 2017, the Corsa was also rebadged under the Chevrolet, Holden and Buick brands.
The Corsa was once the best-selling car in the world in 1998, recording 910,839 sales. At that time, the Corsa assembled on four continents, marketed under five different marques and offered in five body styles. By 2007, over 18 million Corsas had been sold globally....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A Overview:
Opel Corsa (A). With 90 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 740 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 152 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Opel Corsa A was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, thus no official rating exists. As a vehicle from the 1980s, its safety features would be rudimentary by modern standards, offering basic passive safety.
1.2 S (55 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting, with a decent balance of power for its time and vehicle class.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is reasonable, making it an economical choice for mixed driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact and agile, ideal for city driving
- • Good fuel economy on most engines (especially 1.0 and 1.3)
- • Practical interior for its size
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
- • Simple, robust mechanicals
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Prone to rust, especially in older models
- • Limited refinement and comfort on longer journeys
- • Modest performance on lower-powered engines
- • Dated interior design and materials
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | A |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 S (55 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 55 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 90 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 12ST |
| Engine displacement: | 1196 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 62.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 152 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.5 kg/Hp, 74.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 740 |
| Max. weight: | 1215 |
| Max load: | 475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1060 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 270 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3622 mm mm |
| Width: | 1532 mm mm |
| Height: | 1365 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2343 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1320 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1300 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10 m |
| 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 |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Tires size | 145/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
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