1982-1993 Corsa / Nova OverviewVauxhall Corsa / Nova Overview (1982 - 1993)
1982 - 1993
Tech Specs Summary
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- 89 - 117 mph
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- 9.3 - 19.5 seconds
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- 44 - 99 BHP
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- 38.7 - 56.5 mpg
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- 740 - 865 kg
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- 225 - 845 L
This generation of the Vauxhall Corsa / Nova was produced by the German manufacturer Vauxhall between 1982 - 1993. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came with either 3 or 5 doors. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 44 BHP 1 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 99 BHP 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Corsa / Nova is the Vauxhall Nova GSi which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 97 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 118 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 116 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Vauxhall Nova GTE is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 362 miles and can store 225-845 litres of cargo.