The roots of the Datsun Truck and Van go back to the first Datsun, made before the war. In 1932, when this first-generation model was launched, vehicles that combined a Type 10/11 chassis with a van body were on the roads, but the first proper commercial model was the Datsun 13 Truck of 1934. Before the war, models up to the 17T were produced, while after the war the Datsun Truck was revived as the 1121. The D22 model thus represents the 16th generation.
No.226 Datsun Truck (1948)
The Datsun Truck series was born before the war as the Datsun 13 Truck (1934), later being revived after the war (1946) as the 1121. The 2225 was launched in 1947 as an improved version; with its 722cc engine, it had a 500kg load capacity and seating for two. The vehicles produced immediately after the war clearly demonstrate the hardships caused by shortages of materials. To cope with such difficulties, complex manufacturing processes were avoided and some parts of the body were even made of wood.
Overall……3,147 length / 1,458 width / height 1,550mm
Wheelbase…2,005mm
Tread (front/rear)…1,038/1,080mm
Curb weight…620kg
Engine….Type 7 (4-cyl. in line, SV), 722cc
Max. power….11kW (15PS)/3,600rpm
Max. torque….37Nm (3.8kgm)/2,000rpm
Transmission…3 forward gears, 1 reverse gear
Tires…..4.00-16 (front & rear)
Seating capacity…2
Max. load capacityg….500k
No.228 Datsun Truck (1958)
The 11th-generation 220 was launched in November 1957 along with the 210 (Sedan), which shares the same engine and chassis. The engine was the newly developed Type C (4 cylinders in line, 988cc); nicknamed the “Stone Engine”, this was the first Nissan OHV. Its ability was demonstrated when the 210 won its class in the Australian Rally. This historic model was the first car to be exported to America along with the 210 (Sedan).
Overall length / width / heigh…..t3,742/1,466/1,625mm
Wheelbase…..2,200mm
Tread (front/rear)…..1,170/1,180mm
Curb weight…..620kg
Engine….Type C (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 988cc
Max. power……25kW (34PS)/4,400rpm
Max. torque…..65Nm (6.6kgm)/2,400rpm
Transmission…..3 forward gears, 1 reverse gear
Top speed….90km/h
Seating capacity / Max. load capacity…..2 / 850kg
No.036 Datsun Truck 1200 Deluxe (1964)
The Datsun Truck helped to provide logistic support for the post-war economic growth of Japan. The 320, released in August 1961, was noted for its Bluebird-like front mask and spacious interior. It featured a 1,200cc engine and independent (torsion bar) front-wheel suspension, improving performance and comfort. A long body was also introduced. Following a full change in May 1965, it became the 520.
Overall length / width / height…..4,125/1,515/1,610mm
Wheelbase……2,470mm
Tread (front/rear)……1,170/1,187mm
Curb weight……955kg
Engine……E1 (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 1,189cc
Max. power……40kW (55PS)/4,800rpm
Max. torque……86Nm (8.8kgm)/3,600rpm
Suspension…….(front) .Double wishbone (rear) Semi-floating leaf
Tires (front, rear)……6.00-14-6PR, 6.00-14-8PR
Seating capacity / Max. load capacity…..2 / 1,000kg
No.039 Cablight 1150 (1966)
The first-generation Cablight, the A20, was launched in 1958. In 1968, following a third model change, it was reintroduced as the Cabstar (A320). In the intervening ten years, the A20 was widely used along with the Datsun Truck as a very capable yet compact vehicle for commercial goods transport. The second-generation A220 was launched in March 1964, followed by the A221 with its D11 engine in April 1966.
Overall length / width / height…..3,840/1,608/1,735mm
Wheelbase…..2,220mm
Tread (front/rear)…..1,294/1,311mm
Curb weight…..970kg
Engine…..D11 (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 1,138cc
Max. power…..39kW (53PS)/5,000rpm
Max. torque…..83Nm (8.5kgm)/2,800rpm
Suspension…..(front) Double wishbone (rear) Semi-floating leaf
Tires…..(front, rear)5.50-14-6PR, 6.00-14-8PR
Seating capacity / Max. load capacity…..2 / 1,000kg
No.232 Datsun Truck 1300 (1966)
The 520 (13th generation) was launched in May 1965 following a full change of the 320 (the 420 did not exist). As well as using the newly developed 1,300cc J engine, it increased seating capacity to three. Due to improvements in the suspension, the wheelbase extension (+60mm) and the greater front and rear treads (+80mm), driving ease and ride comfort were greatly improved.
Overall length / width / height…..4,245/1,575/1,545mm
Wheelbase…..2,530mm
Tread (front/rear)…..1,170/1,187mm
Curb weight…..960kg
Engine…..J (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 1,299cc
Max. power…..46kW (62PS)/4,800rpm
Max. torque…..98Nm (10kgm)/3,600rpm
Transmission…..4-speed, column shift
Suspension (front, rear)….Torsion bar, semi-elliptic leaf
Brakes…..Drum (front & rear)
Seating capacity / Max. load capacity…..3 / 1,000kg