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Nissan Datsun 180 B (PL810) 1.8 (KPL810) (90 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)
180 B (PL810) Overview:
Nissan Datsun (180 B (PL810)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 (KPL810) (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily driving and light highway use, typical for a family sedan of the late 70s.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is modest by modern standards, but competitive for a 1.8L petrol engine from this period.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Practical and spacious for its class
- • Classic vintage appeal
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Modest performance and handling
- • Dated interior design and features
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(120: 1976 - 1980).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Datsun |
| Generation: | 180 B (PL810) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (KPL810) (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1977 |
| End of production: | 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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