Violet was Nissan's C-class (compact) "budget" model family. It differed from the Bluebird family notably by not using IRS. With the 810, Bluebird moved upscale (luxury sedan) while A10 Violet continued as the lesser compact sedan. The A10 is nearly identical to Sunny B310, except for trim including different grille and rear lights.
A10 Datsun Violet/HL510/Auster/Stanza (1977-1981)
- A10 is nearly identical to Sunny B310, except for trim including different grille and rear lights
- A10 featured A14 engine with H150 diff and F4W60 4-speed transmission
- VA10 (Van/wagon) had H165 diff
- A11 from 7804. New models 1400 GL/GLL featured FS5W60 5-speed
- PA10 featured L16 engine with H165 diff and F4W63L 4-speed or 3N71B automatic
- KPA10HE/KPA10HAE and PA10HE/PA10HAE featured EGI fuel-injected L16 engine and H165 diff
- PA11 from 7804 with Z16 engine replacing L16 engine. E models are EGI fuel injected. New models 1600 GX/GXEL/SGXE, GL, GLL/GLEL, SGL featured FS5W63A 5-speed