1978 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 4MT
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Photo: 1978 Datsun 510 two-door sedan (14728712423) by Vetatur Fumare, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Datsun 510 Sherwood by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Datsun 510 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Datsun 510 hatchback by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1978–1981); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1978 Datsun 510 two-door sedan (14728712423) by Vetatur Fumare, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Datsun 510 Sherwood by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Datsun 510 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Datsun 510 hatchback by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 4MT is a 97-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 97 horsepower and 102 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | L20B I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 97 hp |
| Torque | 102 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 85 x 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Leaded gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 165/80R13 |
| Tires Rear | 165/80R13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 63.8 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Datsun 510.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.