1980 Datsun 510 Hatchback 5-Speed Manual
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 1980 Datsun 510 Hatchback 5-Speed Manual is a 2.0-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $6,339 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It carries an EPA rating of 31 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,339 ($25,002 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | L20B I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, semi-trailing arm |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Datsun 510 Hatchback 5-Speed Manual with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1980 Datsun 510.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.