Nissan

Pao

1989-1991FWD

52 hp

0-100 in 15.0s

About the Nissan Pao

The Pao is one of Nissan's Pike Factory cars, built alongside the Be-1, S-Cargo and Figaro during the bubble years. It has exposed door hinges, canvas roll-back roof, corrugated body panels, and a 52 hp 1.0-litre engine that will never need mentioning again because performance is entirely beside the point.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability75/100

Economy80/100

Insurance Cost30/100

Import Price52/100

Maintenance52/100

Practicality52/100

Parts Availability42/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

3/10 · Turn-Key Friendly

Tiny carbureted four-cylinder, easy bay, parts shared with the Micra.

Technical Specs

Engine

1.0L N/A (MA10S)

Drivetrain

FWD

Horsepower

52 hp

Torque

76 Nm

Weight

720 kg

0-100 km/t

15.0s

Production Years

1989-1991

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$8,720

🇪🇺 €8,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +6%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +40%

Price history

$6,229

2021

$6,728

2022

$7,227

2023

$7,727

2024

$8,226

2025

$8,720

2026

C+

Investment Grade · Sensible

The Nissan Pao (1989-1991) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (75/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (52/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (42/10) make the FWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +6.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 53/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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