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Toyota Corolla Levin 1.5i (100 Hp) Automatic
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Toyota Corolla:
The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla has been the world's best-selling automobile nameplate of all time since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Levin Overview:
Toyota Corolla (Levin). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 980 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1991 Toyota Corolla Levin generation was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore no official rating is available. Safety features are basic by modern standards.
1.5i (100 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The entry-level automatic, offering comfortable and undemanding performance for city driving. The 100 Hp 5A-FE (assumed) is adequate but not quick.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for an automatic of its size and age, prioritizing ease of driving over outright efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Good fuel economy for its era, especially manual variants
- • Comfortable and smooth ride quality
- • Practical and easy to maintain
- • Timeless, understated design
Cons:
- • Performance is adequate, not sporty (except for specific GT-APEX models not listed)
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Interior plastics can feel basic
- • Limited availability and parts outside of Japan
- • Automatic transmissions can feel sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatch VII (E100): 1992 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corolla |
| Generation: | Levin |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (100 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.8 Hp/l [10mm less] |
| Torque: | 137 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 5A-FE More details about the engine 5A-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| 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 oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.8 kg/Hp, 102 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 980 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4285 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Height: | 1305 mm mm [70mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2465 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m [above average] |
| 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 13 |
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