1979 Datsun 210 Hatchback 5MT
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- Photo: 1979 Datsun 210 Hatchback, front left (yellow) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Datsun 210 front by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Datsun210MapleLeftside by Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Datsun 210 side by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Datsun 210 Hatchback, rear right (yellow) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Datsun 210 Hatchback 5MT is a 65-hp 1.4-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 65 horsepower. It carries an EPA rating of 28 mpg combined.
The 210 has a curb weight of 2,000 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | A14 I4 |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 65 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 76 × 77 mm |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Leaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent struts, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 62.6 in |
| Height | 53.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.1 in |
| Front Track | 51.4 in |
| Rear Track | 51.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,000 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Datsun 210 Hatchback 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Datsun 210. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 DATSUN 210. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.