Datsun Nissan VANETTE
Built: 1987 · Series: Other models
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Datsun Nissan Cabstar (1983) – a cabover truck with a four-cylinder 2,480 cc engine, 51 kW output and a five-speed gearbox
Nissan is a Japanese car manufacturer based in Yokohama that sold its vehicles in many export markets under the Datsun name until the first half of the 1980s. The Cabstar is a line of light to medium cabover trucks introduced in 1980, in which the driver's cab sits above the front axle, leaving as much space as possible for the body within a given overall length.
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For this vehicle, built in 1983, the register lists a four-cylinder engine of 2,480 cc and an output of 51 kW, paired with a five-speed gearbox. The vehicle is 5,100 mm long and 2,010 mm wide, with a kerb weight of 1,850 kg.
As a cabover chassis, the Cabstar served at the time mainly as a base for bodies such as flatbeds, box bodies and refrigerated boxes in urban distribution and trades, where the short cab allows maximum load length within a limited overall length. An output of 51 kW was a typical performance level for this vehicle class and period.
When buying a Cabstar of this age, the condition of corrosion on the cab and frame matters, particularly at the cabover cab mountings. Also important is the condition of the clutch and five-speed gearbox, and the function of the braking system. Spare parts for the drivetrain are generally available through the Nissan dealer network, while body parts for such an old model are available only to a limited extent.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Datsun Nissan Cabstar, Nissan
Technical data
Engine
| Displacement | 1,480 cm³correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,620 mmcorrect |
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| Unladen weight | 1,030 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Datsun Nissan VANETTE weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,030 kg.
What engine does the Datsun Nissan VANETTE have?
1,480 cm³ displacement.
When was the Datsun Nissan VANETTE built?
Production years: 1987.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 4 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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