1953 Nissan Sports vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 58 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1053 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Sports | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 3700 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2764 mm |
