1958 Nissan 211 vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1994 Toyota Previa is newer by 36 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 690 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, 1994 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Nissan 211 | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 211 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
