1981 Nissan Maxima Sedan
The 1981 Nissan Maxima Sedan is a 120-hp 2.4-liter inline-6 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,879 MSRP.
It makes 120 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 134 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.
The Maxima measures 183.3 inches long and has a curb weight of 2,880 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,879 ($38,896 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | L24E 2.4L SOHC inline-6, gasoline (Datsun 810 (Maxima trim)) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 134 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (only configuration confirmed by primary/aggregator sources this session; some secondary sources also mention a 4-speed manual option for this year, but this could not be independently corroborated and is not modeled as a separate trim to avoid asserting unconfirmed specs) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Fully independent front suspension (sedan); leaf-sprung live rear axle (wagon) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,880 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars