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Vauxhall Viva HC Estate 1600 (81 Hp)
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Vauxhall Viva:
The Vauxhall Viva is a small family car that was produced by Vauxhall in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979. These were designated the HA, HB and HC series.
The Viva was introduced a year after Vauxhall's fellow General Motors company Opel launched the Opel Kadett A. Both cars were a result of the same General Motors project sharing the same floorpan and engine construction. A major difference was the use of metric measurements for the Opel and Imperial units for the Vauxhall. The cars are visually similar, however few components are interchangeable. A van version was also produced, as the Bedford HA. In the UK the Viva's principal competitors at the time of its launch included the well-established Ford Anglia and Morris Minor....(Read more on Wikipedia)
HC Estate Overview:
Vauxhall Viva (HC Estate). With 130 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 932 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 17 s). The top speed reaches 142 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1600 (81 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offering a significant boost over the base engine, the 81 Hp 1600cc provides a more confident driving experience, making it suitable for longer journeys and highway cruising with its 17-second acceleration.
Fuel Economy
A good compromise between power and economy, this engine would have offered acceptable fuel efficiency for its performance level in the 1970s.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Range of engine options to suit different needs
- • Generally robust and reliable for its time
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
- • Classic British design appeal
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Performance can be sluggish with smaller engines
- • Fuel economy is not competitive with modern vehicles
- • Ride comfort is basic
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(HB Estate: 1968 - 1969).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Viva |
| Generation: | HC Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 1600 (81 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1970 |
| End of production: | 1972 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 81 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 50.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 130 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1599 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 7.9 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 17 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 17 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 142 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 16.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 857-1007 |
| Max. weight: | 1320-1474 |
| Max load: | 463-467 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1764 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 759 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4138 mm mm [34mm more] |
| Width: | 1643 mm mm [43mm more] |
| Height: | 1366 mm mm [17mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2461 mm mm [28mm more] |
| Front track: | 1306 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1308 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 127 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.62 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
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