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Nissan Datsun 160 J (710,A10) 1.6 (710) (72 Hp)
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Nissan Datsun:
Datsun was a Japanese automobile manufacturer brand owned by Nissan. Datsun's original production run began in 1931. From 1958 to 1986, only vehicles exported by Nissan were identified as Datsun. Nissan phased out the Datsun brand in March 1986, but relaunched it in June 2013 as the brand for low-cost vehicles manufactured for emerging markets. Nissan considered phasing out the Datsun brand for a second time in 2019 and 2020, eventually discontinuing the struggling brand in April 2022....(Read more on Wikipedia)
160 J (710,A10) Overview:
Nissan Datsun (160 J (710,A10)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (710) (72 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily commuting and city driving, but lacks spirited acceleration for highway overtakes.
Fuel Economy
Provides reasonable fuel economy for its era, making it an economical choice for urban environments.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable engines for its era
- • Practical and relatively spacious interior for a compact car
- • Economical to run and maintain (for its time)
- • Simple mechanical design, easy for DIY repairs
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Modest performance, especially on base models
- • Basic interior amenities and comfort features
- • Susceptibility to rust, common for vehicles of this period
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Datsun |
| Generation: | 160 J (710,A10) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (710) (72 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1973 |
| End of production: | 1978 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 72 Hp |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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