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Toyota Vista V50 1.8 i 16V (136 Hp)
Overall Rating
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V50 Overview:
Toyota Vista (V50). With 171 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11 l/100km). Weighing only 1210 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 180 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 Toyota Vista V50 was primarily a Japanese domestic market vehicle and was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features for its era were standard, but it would likely not meet modern safety standards.
1.8 i 16V (136 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power and efficiency for daily commutes. While not overtly powerful, it's responsive enough for city driving and maintains highway speeds adequately.
Fuel Economy
The most economical choice in the lineup, providing respectable fuel efficiency for its class, making it a cost-effective option for urban and suburban driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Good fuel economy for its class (especially 1.8L)
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Low maintenance costs
Cons:
- • Uninspired driving dynamics
- • Dated interior design by modern standards
- • Limited availability outside Japan
- • Lack of advanced safety features compared to newer cars
- • Road noise at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V40: 1995 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Vista |
| Generation: | V50 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i 16V (136 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 171 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1794 |
| 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: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1210 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4670 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1510 mm mm [100mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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