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Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.6 S (90 Hp)
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Vauxhall Astra:
The Vauxhall Astra is a compact car/small family car that has been sold by Vauxhall since 1980. Over its eight generations, it has been made at several GM/Opel/Stellantis plants around Europe - however most versions have been sourced from Vauxhall's plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
For its first two generations, the nameplate was applied to right-hand drive versions of the Opel Kadett for use in the UK. Since 1991, Opel has used the Astra nameplate on its B/C-platform. General Motors' Saturn division in the United States also offered a Belgian-built version of the Astra as a captive import from late 2007 until Saturn was discontinued following GM's 2010 bankruptcy....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Estate Overview:
Vauxhall Astra (Estate). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1982 Vauxhall Astra Estate predates Euro NCAP testing, which began in 1997. As such, no official star rating is available. Safety features were rudimentary by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its era.
1.6 S (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most capable engine in the lineup, providing decent acceleration and more confident overtaking ability for the generation.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy, though slightly less efficient than the 1.3S or diesel, a fair trade-off for the increased power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent practicality and cargo space for its size
- • Modern front-wheel-drive handling for its era
- • Good fuel economy, especially with the diesel engine
- • Generally reliable and easy to maintain
- • Affordable to buy and run
Cons:
- • Performance is modest across the range
- • Basic interior quality and features
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Susceptible to rust, particularly in older examples
- • Dated driving dynamics compared to contemporary vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(CC: 1979 - 1984).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Astra |
| Generation: | Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 S (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 16SH More details about the engine 16SH |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.25 l |
| Coolant: | 7.7 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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