Datsun VAN 1600-VPL510/2420
Built: 1970-1971 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1970
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Datsun – other models: the collective page of 520, 620 and 720 series pick-ups and the Bestel and Urvan van versions, four- and six-cylinder engines 46 to 71.1 kW, 1,189 to 3,300 cc
Datsun was, from the 1930s to the 1980s, the export name of the Japanese carmaker Nissan, and between 2013 and 2022 the brand was revived for emerging markets. This collective page gathers models the register could not assign to a named range, chiefly pick-ups of the 520, 620 and 720 series and van versions; "bestel" is the Dutch word for a delivery van and points to the Benelux market, "Urvan" denotes Nissan/Datsun's light-van range, and "Patr." is short for the Patrol off-roader.
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The register lists 40 versions with four- to six-cylinder engines from 1,189 to 3,300 cc, outputs from 46 to 71.1 kW, kerb weights from 699 to 1,890 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,080 to 2,930 kg, lengths from 4,110 to 4,785 mm and widths from 1,480 to 1,760 mm.
Datsun's pick-ups of the 520 to 720 series contributed substantially to Japanese makers' success in the North American and European pick-up market and competed there with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Courier for price-conscious trade and private buyers.
When buying a used example, check for rust in the frame, load bed and wheel arches, the condition of the carburettor or early injection system, and wear on the clutch and brakes on heavily used commercial vehicles; spare parts for the common pick-up models remain comparatively easy to source through the Nissan parts trade and independent suppliers, while the rarer van versions are more involved.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Datsun (weitere Modelle), Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 71 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,590 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,135 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,560 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,750 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 71 kW/t (71 kW / 1 t)
Stronger than 30% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Datsun VAN 1600-VPL510/2420 have?
The Datsun VAN 1600-VPL510/2420 delivers 71 kW.
How much does the Datsun VAN 1600-VPL510/2420 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Datsun VAN 1600-VPL510/2420?
1,750 kg.
What engine does the Datsun VAN 1600-VPL510/2420 have?
1,590 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Datsun VAN 1600-VPL510/2420?
4,135 mm × 1,560 mm.
When was the Datsun VAN 1600-VPL510/2420 built?
Production years: 1970-1971.
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 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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