1979 Datsun 310

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Rank: #17

Class: Datsun

0-60 Time: 12.8 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from Datsun are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 0-60 times. We crunched the numbers from the best estimates of several premier resources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more.

Pulling up at #17 in this class is the 1979 Datsun 310, which races 0-60 mph in 12.8 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Mellow Cars.

It lags behind the #16 ranked 1978 Datsun 510 by 0.1 seconds and darts ahead of the #18 ranked 1980 Datsun 310 Hatchback by just hundredths of a second.

Whether you are behind the wheel of one of these cars or happen to spot one in the next lane over, think twice before you step on the gas pedal. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1979 Datsun 310 vs. 1980 Datsun 310 Hatchback, you would WIN by just hundredths of a second!

If you happen to roll up next to another Datsun, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1979.

Vehicle information

Year: 1979

Make: Datsun

Model: 310

Engine: I-4

Horsepower: 65

Torque: 75

Transmission: 5M

Curb Weight: 2050

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 31

MSRP: $4,800

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Mellow Cars

Rank: #234

Best 0-60 Time: 12.8 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 19.5 seconds

@ speed: 71.5 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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