Datsun cars with highest power to weight ratio

Top 39 Datsun cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated July 2025.

Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.

For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.

Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.

# make & model Hp/tonne▼ Image
1. 1970 Datsun 240Z 138 Photo of 1970 Datsun 240Z
2. 1968 Datsun Sports 2000 139 Photo of 1968 Datsun Sports 2000
3. 1974 Datsun 260Z 134 Photo of 1974 Datsun 260Z
4. 1981 Datsun 280-ZX Turbo 134 Photo of 1981 Datsun 280-ZX Turbo
5. 1977 Datsun 280Z 129 Photo of 1977 Datsun 280Z
6. 1971 Datsun 260C 2.6 123 Photo of 1971 Datsun 260C 2.6
7. 1971 Datsun 260C 2.6 Wagon 123 Photo of 1971 Datsun 260C 2.6 Wagon
8. 1973 Datsun B210 Turbo 120 Photo of 1973 Datsun B210 Turbo
9. 1979 Datsun 280-ZX 105 Photo of 1979 Datsun 280-ZX
10. 1975 Datsun 260Z (2+2) 103 Photo of 1975 Datsun 260Z (2+2)
11. 1972 Datsun 620 103 Photo of 1972 Datsun 620
12. 1979 Datsun 510 2.0 100 Photo of 1979 Datsun 510 2.0
13. 1970 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 101 Photo of 1970 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan
14. 1965 Datsun Silvia 1600 Coupe 98 Photo of 1965 Datsun Silvia 1600 Coupe
15. 2014 Datsun Go 97 Photo of 2014 Datsun Go
16. 1971 Datsun Sunny Truck 96 Photo of 1971 Datsun Sunny Truck
17. 1972 Datsun 120A Cherry Coupe 94 Photo of 1972 Datsun 120A Cherry Coupe
18. 1979 Datsun 810 Hardtop (120 PS) 90 Photo of 1979 Datsun 810 Hardtop (120 PS)
19. 1983 Datsun 200SX Hatchback 86 Photo of 1983 Datsun 200SX Hatchback
20. 1952 Datsun DC3 27 Photo of 1952 Datsun DC3
21. 1932 Datsun Type 11 25 Photo of 1932 Datsun Type 11
22. 1976 Datsun Cherry F-II 100A Photo of 1976 Datsun Cherry F-II 100A
23. 1976 Datsun Cherry F-II 120A Photo of 1976 Datsun Cherry F-II 120A
24. 1978 Datsun Sunny 120Y Photo of 1978 Datsun Sunny 120Y
25. 1977 Datsun Violet 140J Photo of 1977 Datsun Violet 140J
26. 1977 Datsun Violet 160J Photo of 1977 Datsun Violet 160J
27. 1977 Datsun Bluebird 180B Photo of 1977 Datsun Bluebird 180B
28. 1977 Datsun Laurel 200L Photo of 1977 Datsun Laurel 200L
29. 1975 Datsun 220C Diesel Photo of 1975 Datsun 220C Diesel
30. 1973 Datsun 160J SSS Coupe 76 Photo of 1973 Datsun 160J SSS Coupe
31. 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry 62 Photo of 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry
32. 1981 Datsun Maxima 91 Photo of 1981 Datsun Maxima
33. 1960 Datsun Bluebird 1200 Station Wagon 49 Photo of 1960 Datsun Bluebird 1200 Station Wagon
34. 1973 Datsun 180 B 82 Photo of 1973 Datsun 180 B
35. 1967 Datsun 1600 90 Photo of 1967 Datsun 1600
36. 1973 Datsun 240K-GT 90 Photo of 1973 Datsun 240K-GT
37. 1966 Datsun 1300 71 Photo of 1966 Datsun 1300
38. 1967 Datsun 2000 Deluxe Six 83 Photo of 1967 Datsun 2000 Deluxe Six
39. 1981 Datsun 280 ZX 111 Photo of 1981 Datsun 280 ZX

Sources

All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.

List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 07/14/2025, last addition - Datsun 2000 Deluxe Six.