Vauxhall Viva HC Estate (1970–1979)

The Vauxhall Viva HC Estate was offered with 5 gasoline engine versions, from 58 to 110 hp, built 1970–1979.

Production years1970–1979
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length162.9 in (4,138 mm)
Width64.7 in (1,643 mm)
Height53.8 in (1,366 mm)
Cargo volume26.8 cu ft (759 l)
Fuel tank14.3 gal (54 l) – 9.5 gal (36 l)

All Vauxhall Viva HC Estate engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1600 (81 hp)1970–1972Gasoline81 hp (60 kW)96 lb-ft (130 Nm)17 s88 mph (142 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1100 SL90 (60 hp)1971–1972Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)62 lb-ft (84 Nm)24.5 s79 mph (127 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1256 (58 hp)1971–1975Gasoline58 hp (43 kW)63 lb-ft (85 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
2300 (110 hp)1972–1973Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
1800 (78 hp)1973–1979Gasoline78 hp (57 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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