VAZ-21063 is well known to many domestic motorists as a characteristic product of the Soviet and Russian automobile industry. For many years this car model was one of the most popular in our country, which speaks volumes about its obvious advantages. And today, despite the obvious trend in the development of the consumer market, which makes a significant emphasis in favor of foreign car manufacturers, many experienced vehicle owners do not cease to praise their unpretentious and reliable "six".
VAZ-21063 should be called the pride of the domestic auto industry of the past era. It still evokes rave reviews from its car owners today. After all, its appearance, technical characteristics, reliability of operation, level of comfort and safety can be assessed with confidence as "good" on a five-point scale.
This popular representative of Soviet and Russian vehicles belongs to cars of the III group of a small class with rear wheel drive and with a sedan body type. It is a modernized model of the VAZ-2103, which was manufactured at the Volga Automobile Plant in the period 1976-2006. And during, starting in 1998 and ending with the moment of discontinuation in 2006, production facilities were partially transferred to the following enterprises:
- 1998 - "Roslada" in Syzran;
- 2001 - "Anto-Rus" in Kherson;
- 2002 - "IzhAvto" in Izhevsk.
In total, over 4,300,000 cars of this model were produced at all domestic production sites during the production period, which makes it one of the most popular in our country. Interestingly, according to the Soviet industry standard adopted in 1966, the VAZ-2106 car in terms of dry weight entered the II group of the small class (up to 1049 kg), and in terms of engine volume - in the III group (from 1, 5 thousand cm³).
Specifications
The VAZ-2106 car, produced in the back of a four-door sedan, was assembled in the period 1982-1990.
Its technical characteristics include the following parameters:
- engine type - L4;
- fuel grade - AI-92;
- engine volume - 1290 cm³ (1, 3 liters);
- the number of valves per cylinder - 2 pcs.;
- engine power - 64 hp;
- achieved at 5600 rpm. in minutes;
- torque - 92/3400 Nm / rev. in minutes;
- maximum speed - 145 km / h;
- acceleration time to 100 km / h - 19 sec.;
- fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 10, 5 liters per 100 km;
- fuel consumption in urban conditions - 11, 5 liters per 100 km;
- fuel consumption on the highway - 7, 8 liters per 100 km;
- engine layout - front, longitudinal;
- power system - carburetor;
- gas distribution system - overhead valve engine, with an overhead camshaft;
- drive type - rear;
- transmission - manual transmission;
- rear suspension - spring, 4 longitudinal pushing and jet rods, Panhard rod, telescopic shock absorber;
- front brakes - disc;
- rear brakes - drum;
- length - 4166 mm;
- width - 1611 mm;
- height - 1440 mm;
- wheelbase - 2424 mm;
- wheel track in front - 1365 mm;
- rear wheel track - 1321 mm;
- number of seats - 5 pcs.;
- tire size - 175/70 R13;
- curb weight - 1035 kg;
- permissible weight - 1435 kg;
- trunk volume - 345 liters;
- the volume of the fuel tank is 39 liters.
Safety and comfort
According to numerous reviews of car owners, from their own experience they have appreciated all the delights of the products of the domestic auto industry, VAZ-21063 is perfect for novice drivers. This model is distinguished by ease of maintenance and repair, as well as the availability of spare parts and their relative cheapness. The unconditional advantages of this vehicle include the following indicators:
- Silent movement (extraneous noise from the road is not audible);
- at speeds up to 90-100 km / h. the engine runs quietly and evenly;
- ease of maintenance and repair (many motorists themselves carry out many types of work);
- high territorial and economic availability of auto parts;
- low fuel consumption (in the city about 8 liters per 100 km);
- in comparison with imported counterparts on the highway has advantages.
According to many drivers, the VAZ-21063 model corresponds to a fairly high level of safety. Moreover, the thematic analysis is supported by accident statistics, which clearly indicate that such a vehicle is very rarely involved in road accidents. And in cases of road accidents in which the VAZ-21063 falls, as a rule, we are talking about novice drivers or simply inattentive car owners. Indeed, for the equipment of a proper view of the traffic, it is enough to improve the standard version of the mirrors with a full-fledged panorama.
The level of comfort in the VAZ-21063 cabin usually does not cause any particular complaints from the owners of these vehicles. After all, it is necessary to evaluate this indicator in comparison with similar cars. As a rule, the reviews include the desire to increase the space for passengers in the back row. As for the place in the first row of seats (driver's and passenger's), everything is very good here. Tall drivers (about 190 cm) report that they do not experience any discomfort while driving.
The owners of the VAZ-21063 note that there is plenty of space in the cabin for four adults. Moreover, this applies not only to movement over short distances, when it is the mobility factor that comes first. But also when it comes to driving long distances, associated with a long stay in the cabin. In addition, the spacious trunk is perfect for transporting a significant amount of things, for example, for tourist purposes.
Driving performance
Perhaps the most important parameter of any vehicle is the condition of the "walker". According to the majority of motorists who regularly drive the VAZ-21063, if you are responsible for maintenance, then complaints about this can simply be completely avoided. So, negative reviews about excessive engine noise at high speeds are leveled by statements by experienced drivers that this is due, as a rule, to the fact that the normal operation of the engine at speeds within 2-3 thousand rpm. allows you to completely eliminate acoustic discomfort even in the absence of musical equipment in the cabin.
The same applies to the increased noise from the road surface when driving at high speeds. Experienced drivers point out that at a driving speed not exceeding 100 km / h, no unnecessary noise should be observed by its very definition. In addition, even at speeds up to 130 km / h, no extreme noise indicators can be recorded if the vehicle is in proper technical condition.
According to most owners of the VAZ-21063, this model, equipped with a rear-wheel drive, has excellent driving characteristics. High cross-country ability on sections of the roadway with unpaved surfaces and in winter allows us to fully state the fact that this car is perfect for Russian roads, which are often not in excellent condition.
An excellent test for the VAZ-21063 undercarriage can be a trip on rural roads over long distances, when the speed of movement over rough terrain with unpaved surfaces varies from 20 km / h to 100 km / h. It is even difficult to imagine that such a test is "in the teeth" for similar foreign models, for which domestic pits and bumps can in most cases become a real verdict for their solvency.
Reliability and appearance
Experienced drivers note that the ratio of the appearance, reliability and condition of the car is largely determined taking into account its age. Currently, in our country there is a sufficient number of car owners whose VAZ-21063 has been in operation for more than two decades. It is quite obvious that for such a serious period of time, a fairly accurate definition of a vehicle is being formed. Indeed, in this case, the driver has to repeatedly face the assessment of the above qualities of his car.
Surprisingly, many experienced VAZ-21063 owners do not even imagine the maintainability of their car due to the fact that during the operation they never had to seriously deal with this issue. And for such results, all you need is just to undergo timely maintenance of the car. Moreover, many drivers independently carry out some procedures (for example, replacing bulbs, oil, etc.).
The appearance of the VAZ-21063 model for many motorists is traditional and classic. After all, if you remember how this vehicle appeared on the domestic assembly line (the obvious connection between the Zhiguli and the Italian Fiat), it becomes immediately obvious that our “six” can boast of its involvement in the classic models of the world car industry. So all hints at a primitive "scoop" in this case are simply not appropriate. In addition, no one canceled tuning, as an invariable measure of improvement.
