1978 Datsun 510

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Rank: #6

Class: Mellow Cars

0-60 Time: 12.7 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Mellow Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

Ranked at #6, the 1978 Datsun 510 races 0-60 mph in 12.7 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Mellow Cars.

It falls behind the #5 ranked 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima by 0.4 seconds and pulls ahead of the #7 ranked 1980 Datsun 310 Hatchback by 0.1 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1978 Datsun 510 vs. 1980 Datsun 310 Hatchback, you would WIN by 0.1 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Datsun, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1978.

Vehicle information

Year: 1978

Make: Datsun

Model: 510

Engine: I-4

Horsepower: 97

Torque: 102

Transmission: 5M

Curb Weight: 2380

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 25

MSRP: $5,230

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Mellow Cars

Rank: #230

Best 0-60 Time: 12.7 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 19.3 seconds

@ speed: 72.5 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.6 G

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