Datsun Stanza
The Datsun Stanza is a sedan and hatchback model, produced 1981–1983, spanning 3 generations with 10 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Stanza (1981-1983), Stanza (1981-1983) and Stanza (1981-1983). Body styles across the Stanza lineage span sedan and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Stanza (1981-1983) generation is the most extensively documented, with 4 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Stanza generation.
How many generations does the Datsun Stanza have?
The Datsun Stanza has 3 generations with 10 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Datsun Stanza produced?
The Datsun Stanza has been produced 1981–1983. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Datsun Stanza?
The Datsun Stanza is available as Sedan, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€0
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Main rivals
Same class — see how they stack up.
Datsun Stanza: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- 140J/160J
- 140J/160J/180J
- 160U/180USouth Africa
- 510United States
- 710
- J-seriesSouth Africa
- Nissan Auster
- Nissan LibertaMena
- Nissan Pintara
- Nissan Violet Liberta
- Sedan/GuayinMexico
- Sedan/Guayín
- Violet
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanza (1981-1983)1981–1983 | 88 hp | — | 2 | €10k | ★ 3.9 |
| Stanza (1981-1983)1981–1983 | 85 hp | — | 4 | €9k–€10k | ★ 3.1 |