Datsun 510 vs MAZDA2
Nissan · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
MAZDA2
Beats the Datsun 510 by 0.01s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the MAZDA2 beats the Datsun 510 by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the MAZDA2 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
96 hp
108 hp
0–100 km/h
10.2s
10.2s
Top speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
Engine
1.6L Inline-4
1.5L 4-Cylinder
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
135 Nm
142 Nm
Price
$25,000
$18,500
Simulated race times
Distance
Datsun 510
MAZDA2
100 m
7.796s
7.827s
1/8 mile
11.568s
11.595s
1/4 mile
17.493s
17.486s
1 km
31.748s
31.555s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: MAZDA2 is $18,500 vs $25,000 for the Datsun 510 — a $6,500 gap. Power: MAZDA2 makes 12 hp more (96 vs 108). Top speed: MAZDA2 runs to 180 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Datsun 510.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Datsun 510 or the MAZDA2?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the MAZDA2 is faster, beating the Datsun 510 by 0.01 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Datsun 510 vs the MAZDA2?
The Datsun 510 hits 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds, while the MAZDA2 does it in 10.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Datsun 510 produces 96 hp; the MAZDA2 produces 108 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Datsun 510 tops out at 175 km/h, and the MAZDA2 reaches 180 km/h.
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