In 1941, Nissan’s lineup was compact and focused on utility, with small Datsun cars and trucks serving everyday transport needs amid a shifting industrial landscape. These models reflect how manufacturers balanced civilian demand and practical design at the time.
There are 2 1941 Nissan Car Models, ranging from Datsun 17 to Datsun 17 Truck. For each entry, data is organized as Years produced,Body type,Production (units); you’ll find below.
What’s the main difference between the Datsun 17 and the Datsun 17 Truck?
The Datsun 17 is a small passenger car designed for people transport, while the Datsun 17 Truck is a light commercial variant with a cargo bed and reinforced suspension for carrying goods; the table below shows each model’s body type and production figures to make the comparison clear.
How accurate are the production figures for the 1941 models?
Production numbers from this period can be uneven due to wartime record-keeping and differing archival sources; the figures listed below represent the best available totals from manufacturer records and historical registries, but treat them as the most reliable estimates rather than absolute counts.
1941 Nissan Car Models
| Model | Years produced | Body type | Production (units) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun 17 | 1938–1944 | Small sedan; roadster variants | c.5,000 (estimate) |
| Datsun 17 Truck | 1938–1944 | Light pickup/truck | c.2,000 (estimate) |
Images and Descriptions
Datsun 17
Datsun 17 was Nissan’s principal small car in 1941, offered as a compact four‑door sedan and small roadster. It continued pre-war Datsun engineering, saw limited civilian production during wartime, and survives in tiny numbers; historical production figures are estimates due to scarce records.
Datsun 17 Truck
Pickup variant built on the Type 17 chassis for commercial and military use; widely employed for deliveries and logistics in Japan around 1941. Civilian output dropped as factories shifted to wartime demands and surviving examples are rare; production totals are estimated from partial records.
