1953 Nissan Sports vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 60 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 684 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, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sports | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2651 mm |
