Weight

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Datsun 1200 weighs about 1640 pounds (745 kg) depending on year, options, and how much fuel is in the tank.

Documentation

Weight Distribution (Front/Rear)....54/46
[http:/datsun1200.com/modules/nsections/index.php?op=viewarticle&artid=55 Consumer Reports Sep 1971]

Weight .................. 14cwt
[http:/datsun1200.com/modules/nsections/index.php?op=viewarticle&artid=49 MOTORMAN magazine]

Curb Weight: 1,609 lbs (731 kg)
[http:/datsun1200.com/modules/nsections/index.php?op=viewarticle&artid=56 Mechanix Illustrated 1973 article]

CURB WEIGHT ... 1613 pounds (733 kg)
[http:/datsun1200.com/modules/nsections/index.php?op=viewarticle&artid=55 Consumer Reports 1971 September Road Test]

Curb weight 2-dr coupe: 1650 lbs (750 kg)
Curb Weight 2-dr sedan: 1630 lbs (741 kg)
Add 75 lbs for automatic transmission (34 kg)
Source: Nissan statistics for [http:/datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=130 coupe] and [http:/datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=131 sedan]

Source: Aussie brochure:
[http:/datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=35 http:/datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/35.jpg]

Measured

It all depends on how much fuel is in the tank at time of weighing, and if using stock components which are generally lighter than non-stock wheels, tires and suspension pieces. Plus options like carpet, transmission type, etc.

Ute

[http:/datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=410623#forumpost410623 Ange had his ute weighed] pre-conversion. It was 730kg.

Ute: 730kg (one example measured)

Coupe

Kelmo weighed his stock 1973 USA coupe, with aftermarket wheels.

Front left: 463
Front right: 464
Rear left: 385
Rear right: 375
Total: 1687 pounds

Sedan

ddgonzal measured his stock 1972 sedan with 1/4 tank fuel: 1640 pounds