1959 Nissan 211 vs. 1988 Volvo 440
To start off, 1988 Volvo 440 is newer by 29 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 440 weights approximately 95 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, 1988 Volvo 440 (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 1988 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | 211 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
