1958 Nissan 211 vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 53 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1112 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Nissan 211 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 211 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2037 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3030 mm |
