1958 Nissan 211 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 9 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Nissan 211 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | 211 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2420 mm |
