1958 Nissan 211 vs. 2009 Opel Agila
To start off, 2009 Opel Agila is newer by 51 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 1,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Agila (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Agila weights approximately 130 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, 2009 Opel Agila (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Nissan 211 | 2009 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | 211 | Agila |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
