1959 Nissan 211 vs. 1993 Kia Capital
To start off, 1993 Kia Capital is newer by 34 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Kia Capital weights approximately 401 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, 1993 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 1993 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | 211 | Capital |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
