1959 Nissan 211 vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Toyota Corolla is newer by 39 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 250 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, 1998 Toyota Corolla (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 211 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
