Japan vs Japan — 1970 vs 1970
| Sunny 1200 GX Coupe | Sunny Truck B110 1200 GX | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 83 hp | 83 hp |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft | 72 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 1,171 cc | 1,171 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 12.5 sec | 12.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 99 mph | 103 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 18.8 sec | 18.5 sec |
| Weight | 1,609 lbs | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm | 2,300 mm |
| Length | 3,860 mm | 3,955 mm |
| Original MSRP | $1,866 | — |
| Value (Excellent) | $30,000 | — |
| Collectibility | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 8/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1970 Datsun Sunny 1200 GX Coupe brings stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1970 Datsun Sunny Truck B110 1200 GX answers with quicker acceleration, higher top speed. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Few model names carry as much weight as the Datsun Sunny. The 1970 and 1970 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1970 Datsun Sunny 1200 GX Coupe producing 83 hp and the 1970 Datsun Sunny Truck B110 1200 GX delivering 83 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Datsun Sunny uses a Inline-4 OHV displacing 1,171 cc, while the Datsun Sunny Truck relies on a Inline-4 OHV 8V with 1,171 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1970 Datsun Sunny Truck B110 1200 GX edges ahead at 12.5 seconds versus 12.5 seconds. Each of these machines offers a unique window into the era that produced it, making both worthy of consideration by collectors and drivers alike.