Nissan Violet
Every Nissan Violet generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1973–1990 4 generations · 19 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 62 → 101 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 4 Epic 4 Epic
All 4 Nissan Violet Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
This compact Nissan felt oddly sluggish for its size — it was built on the platform of the much bigger Maxima, making it unusually heavy to haul around with its small engine.
The T11-generation Stanza pulled off something no other Nissan managed in the US: Consumer Reports rated it more reliable than the Toyota Camry, from 1983 through 1986, before Nissan fell back behind Toyota and Honda for good.
A kit-ordering mix-up left Nissan Australia with 120 two-door Stanza coupes nobody planned to build in 1979 — they sold them anyway, with zero promotion, and every one sold out.
Complaints about the fastback's dark cabin and poor rear visibility were so loud that Nissan rebuilt the entire back half of the car mid-run in 1976 — roof panel, doors and all — into a conventional notchback.
Collectors Who Spotted the Nissan Violet
No member has published a public street spot of the Nissan Violet yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Nissan Violet Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanza / Auster T12 (1986–1990) | 1986–1990 | Epic | 1.6L I4 | 83 hp · 91 lb-ft | — | 2,690 lb | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Stanza / Auster T11 (1981–1986) | 1981–1986 | Epic | 2.0L I4 | 101 hp · 118 lb-ft | — | 2,140 lb | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Violet A10 / Datsun 510 (1977–1981) | 1977–1981 | Epic | 1.4L I4 | 62 hp | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Violet 710 / Datsun 710 (1973–1977) | 1973–1977 | Epic | 1.6L I4 | 94 hp | — | 2,216 lb | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Nissan Violet on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.