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