Hi all,

I'm driving a 1985 1200 ute that has a model number of B120. I haven't been able to find ANY info on the B120 only the B110. Can anyone tell me the differences - I was thinking that it might have something to do with emissions????

Thanx

Vaz

Im pretty sure the B120 was the ute designation with the B110 being the sedan and coupe, thats about the only difference. They both had the A12 which had the same emissions compliance.

Thanx for that - good to know that's the only difference!!

There is a raft of differences. Starting with 10.

- Engine is different (new style engine)
- Suspension is different (larger)
- Diff is different (stronger)
etc, etc, etc.

For an overview, see http://wiki.datsun1200.com/index.php/B120

Here's the breakdown
B= Small Datsun model bodyshell with A series engine
1= second model. [the first one was a B10/B20]
10= Passenger model body
20= truck, or in this case, a Ute body.

B120's, from date of introduction untill the end of B110 production were mechanically the same as B110. Same engine, trans, & we believe, the rear end was the same too [to be confirmed]
When the 120Y was introduced [B210] the engine design was changed so Datsun incorporated this new version of the engine into the Ute. It also got the new version of the gearbox, but a cut down version of the larger rear axle assembly that was otherwise found in the larger model Station Wagons with the L series engines. [1600/180B etc]

So the Ute was essentially a poverty pack version of the 1200 car during the time that it was made alongside the car models, but got the newer mechanicals & an uprated rear end when these mechanicals were introduced with the 120Y model release.

The model codes are
1967 to '70. B10 & B20 [Datsun 1000]
1970 to '73 B110 & B120 [Datsun 1200]
1974 to '77 B210 & B120 [Datsun 120Y & 1200 Ute]
1978 to '81 B310 & B120 [Nissan/Datsun Sunny & Nissan/Datsun 1200 Ute]



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