1958 Nissan 211 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 29 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 270 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Nissan 211 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 211 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
