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1981 Datsun 510 Coupe RWD
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1981 Datsun 510
Coupe RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$6,634

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1983 Datsun 280ZX
GL 2-Row RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$15,994
2 listings nationwide

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

1981 Datsun 510
Coupe RWD
No User Reviews
1983 Datsun 280ZX
GL 2-Row RWD
RobertMichael writes:
Great car but only 2 seater!
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4WD better.
"ZX is a sports car whereas the Jeep is for more passengers and cargo."
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RobertMichael writes:
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2014 Nissan GT-R better.
"Cargo capacity is very close to being tyhe same."
Family Car Ranked 2014 Nissan GT-R better.
"4 seat positions"
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Specs

1981 Datsun 510
Coupe RWD
1983 Datsun 280ZX
GL 2-Row RWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City -- --
Fuel Economy, Highway -- --
Fuel Tank Volume -- --
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
97 hp @ 5,600 RPM
97 hp @ 5,600 RPM
145 hp @ 5,200 RPM
145 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
95 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
95 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
156 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
156 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
8:1
8:1
8:1
8:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
2,800 cc
2,800 cc
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats -- Optional
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
Cassette Player -- Standard
Radio -- Standard
Power Windows -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 40 in 42 in
Back Legroom 30 in 24 in
Exterior
Length 169 in 181 in
Width 62 in 66 in
Height 54 in 49 in
Wheelbase 94.4 in 99.2 in

Available Options

1981 Datsun 510
Coupe RWD
1983 Datsun 280ZX
GL 2-Row RWD

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1981 Datsun 510
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