1959 Nissan 211 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | 211 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |
