Seat Malaga 023A 1.2 (60 Hp)


Seat Malaga:

The SEAT Málaga is a four-door saloon produced by the Spanish automaker SEAT from 1985 to 1991 and named after the city of Málaga in Andalucía in southern Spain.
Although it can be considered a saloon variant of the SEAT Ibiza, both the Málaga and the first generation Ibiza were based upon those underpinnings of the SEAT Ronda.
The Málaga was a restyled version of the SEAT Ronda, a heavy facelifted version of the SEAT Ritmo, which in its turn was the rebadged version of the Fiat Ritmo. The Málaga most closely resembled the Fiat Regata, which was Fiat’s own saloon version of the hatchback Fiat Ritmo. However, the SEAT Málaga and the Fiat Regata were developed separately as the two manufacturers had already ended their partnership by the time of the launch of their two saloon models....(Read more on Wikipedia)

023A Overview:

Seat Malaga (023A). With 81 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 l/100km). Weighing only 975 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 17.7 s). The top speed reaches 150 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.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (60 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 17.7 sec).
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 7 L/100 km for its class.
  • • Generous trunk capacity of 510 Liters.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(023A: 1989 - 1991).

General:
Brand:Seat
Model:Malaga
Generation:023A
Modification (Engine):1.2 (60 Hp)
Start of production:November, 1984
End of production:1991
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:60 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre:50.3 Hp/l [worst than previous generation]
Torque:81 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:021A.1000 [Same engine] More details about the engine 021A.1000
Engine displacement:1193
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Carburettor
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:3.3 l
Coolant:7.5 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:75 mm mm
Piston Stroke:67.5 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:7 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:17.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:17.7 sec
Maximum speed:150 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:16.3 kg/Hp, 61.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:12 kg/Nm, 83.1 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:16.8 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:975
Max. weight:1450
Max load:475
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:510 l
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4275 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1650 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1390 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2445 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1420 mm
Rear (Back) track:1390 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc [bad for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size155 SR 13
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionLeaf spring

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