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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

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. The weight of the fuel is about 30kg, so can affect the measurement substantially.

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Documentation

CURB WEIGHT ... 1613 pounds (733 kg) 1971 USA sedan
Weight Distribution (Front/Rear)....54/46
Consumer Reports 1971 September Road Test

Weight .................. 14cwt (711 kg) 1200 4-door Sedan
Datsun 1200SSS Road Test by MOTORMAN magazine November 1972

Curb Weight: 1609 lbs (731 kg) 1971 USA Coupe
Mechanix Illustrated "We Test America's Most Economical Car"

Datsun 1200 Weight
4-dr manual 1532 lbs (696 kg)
4-dr auto 1609 lbs (731 kg)
2-dr coupe 1520 lbs (691 kg)
5-dr wagon 1609 lbs (731 kg)
Truck 1499 lbs (681 kg)
Source: Aussie brochures:
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Japan published weights 

(source: Datsun factory parts catalog C-231)

B110S   690 kg STD trim
B110SR  665    STD 2-dr sedan
B110    700
B110R   685    DX 2-dr
B110A   735    AUTO
B110RA  720
B110G   705    GL
B110GR  690
B110GA  740
B110GRA 725
VB110   735    Van
VB110S  715
KB110   695    Coupe
KB110G  700
KB110A  730
KB110GA 735
B110GTK 710    GX Coupe
B110GK  705    GX Sedan


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 USA statistics
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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

Ange had his ute weighed pre-conversion. It was 730kg.

Ute: 730kg/1606 lbs (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 (767 kg)
F/R weight distribution: 55/45

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Sedan

ddgonzal measured his stock 1972 sedan with 1/4 tank fuel: 1640 pounds (745 kg) 

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