1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 211 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 212 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
