1953 Nissan Sports vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 760 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sports | Passat |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 2496 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2710 mm |
