1958 Nissan 211 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 431 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 Jetta (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | 211 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
