1958 Nissan 211 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Corona weights approximately 20 kg more than 1958 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Nissan 211 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 211 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2420 mm |
