1958 Nissan 211 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 50 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 279 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Nissan 211 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | 211 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |
