1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 46 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 996 weights approximately 595 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 211 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2360 mm |
