Datsun 100A Engine Specs
The Datsun 100A is a version of the Datsun Cherry (E10) 1.0 L made for export. It is a subcompact car with front-wheel drive that Nissan Motor Company made in Japan from 1970 to 1977.
The Datsun 100A comes in two-door and four-door sedans, as well as a three-door hatchback and a two-door coupe.
Datsun 100A was fitted with a 1.0 L Straight-four engine A10. The engine cylinder bore was 73.0 mm, and the piston stroke was 59.0 mm.
The compression ratio rating was 8.5:1. The Datsun A10 on Datsun 100A produced 58 HP (43 kW, 58 PS) and 79.5 Nm (59 ft-lb) of torque.
Datsun 100A (E10) 1.0 L Engine Specifications
| Engine code | A10 |
| Layout | Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline (petrol) |
| Displacement | 1.0L, 988 cc (60.3 cu in) |
| Cylinder block alloy | Cast iron |
| Cylinder bore | 73.0 mm (2.87 in) |
| Piston stroke | 59.0 mm (2.32 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valve Arrangement: | SOHC, chain drive |
| Valves: | 8 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Intake valve timing: | Open: 12° B.T.D.C. Close: 48° A.T.D.C. |
| Exhaust valve timing: | Open: 50° B.T.D.C. Close: 10° A.T.D.C. |
| Intake valve head diameter: | 37.0 mm (1.457 in) |
| Exhaust valve head diameter: | 30.0 mm (1.181 in) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Power output | 58 HP (43 kW, 58 PS) |
| Torque output | 79.5 Nm (59 ft-lb) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Engine weight | 91.5 kg (210.5 kg) |
Top speed and Fuel consumption
| Top speed and Fuel consumption | |
| Top speed | 136-140 km/h (85-87 mph) |
| Fuel consumption (city) | – |
| Fuel consumption (highway) | – |
| Fuel consumption (combined 50/50) | – |
Maintenance Data
| Valve clearance (Cold) | |
| Intake valve | 0.25 mm (0.0098 in) |
| Exhaust valve | |
| Valve clearance (Hot) | |
| Intake valve | 0.35 mm (0.0138 in) |
| Exhaust valve | |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 12.7 kg/m2 (181 psi) / 350 rpm |
| Minimun | 10.0 kg/m2 (142 psi) / 350 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) | up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) | Max.level 3.2 l (3.4 qt.) Min.level 2.2 l (2.4 qt.) |
| Oil change interval, km (miles) | 5,000-10,000 (3,000-6,000) |
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