1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 41 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 460 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | 211 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2770 mm |
