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Opel Vita B 1.4i 16V (90 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Opel Vita:
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)
B Overview:
Opel Vita (B). With 125 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.3 l/100km). Weighing only 965 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.5 s). The top speed reaches 172 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 B (Vita B) received a 2-star Euro NCAP rating in 1997, which was typical for superminis of its era, highlighting basic but not advanced safety features.
1.4i 16V (90 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for urban driving, but the automatic transmission noticeably dulls acceleration and overall responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption compared to the manual version, making it less economical for longer journeys.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact size and agile handling ideal for city driving
- • Good range of efficient petrol engines (manual versions)
- • Practical interior for its class
- • Generally robust and easy to maintain
- • Affordable to buy and run as a used car
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards (2-star NCAP)
- • Interior quality can feel basic and prone to wear
- • Automatic transmission significantly impacts performance and economy
- • Susceptible to rust, especially on older models
- • Limited rear passenger space on longer journeys
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Vita |
| Generation: | B |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4i 16V (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3/5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1389 |
| 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 |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 172 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 965 |
| Max. weight: | 1425 |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1050 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 260 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3729 mm mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm mm |
| Height: | 1420 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2443 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1387 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1388 mm |
| 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 | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
Behind the wheel of the Opel Vita. How does it handle on the road?