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Quick notes on Vauxhall Nova transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 14.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
    • Average torque: 96 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 791 kg / 1744 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1151 kg / 2538 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

Gearbox types in 1983 Vauxhall Nova through generations

  • 1.0 —4 MT (68 Nm)
  • 1.2i —4 MT (90 Nm)
  • 1.2i CAT —5 MT (90 Nm)
  • 1.2 N —5 MT (88 Nm)
  • 1.3i CAT —5 MT (92 Nm)
  • 1.3 S —5 MT (101 Nm)
  • 1.4i —5 MT (103 Nm)
  • 1.3i —5 MT (92 Nm)
  • 1.4i S —5 MT (113 Nm)
  • 1.5 D —5 MT (90 Nm)
  • 1.5 TD —5 MT (132 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.0 4 MT—19 s to 60 mph (20 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2i 4 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2i CAT 5 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3i CAT 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 S 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4i 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4i S 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 D 5 MT—18.5 s to 60 mph (19.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.0 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.2i 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.2i CAT 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.3i CAT 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.3 S 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.4i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.3i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.4i S 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.5 D 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—4600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.0 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.2i Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.2i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.2 N Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.2 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.3i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 69%
    1.3 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 69%
    1.4i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.3i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 69%
    1.4i S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 69%
    1.4 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.5 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    1.5 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.6 GSI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.6 GSI CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 N
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.3i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.3i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4i S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.5 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 GSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.6 GSI CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Vauxhall Nova transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 18.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4800 rpm
      • Average torque: 89 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 791 kg / 1744 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1151 kg / 2538 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1990 Vauxhall Nova through generations

  • 1.2 —5 MT (88 Nm)
  • 1.5 D —5 MT (90 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 D 5 MT—18.5 s to 60 mph (19.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.5 D 5 MT—4800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.5 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.5 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Vauxhall Nova transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 15.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5257 rpm
      • Average torque: 93 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 790 kg / 1742 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1150 kg / 2536 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1983 Vauxhall Nova through generations

  • 1.0 —4 MT (68 Nm)
  • 1.2 N —4 MT (90 Nm)
  • 1.2 S —5 MT (78 Nm)
  • 1.3 S —5 MT (101 Nm)
  • 1.3i —5 MT (92 Nm)
  • 1.5 D —5 MT (90 Nm)
  • 1.5 TD —5 MT (132 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.0 4 MT—19 s to 60 mph (20 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 N 4 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 S 5 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 S 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 D 5 MT—18.5 s to 60 mph (19.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.0 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.2 N 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.2 S 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.3 S 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.3i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.5 D 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—4600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.0 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.2 N Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.2 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    1.3 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 69%
    1.3i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 69%
    1.4 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.5 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    1.5 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 N
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.3i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.5 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%