1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 610 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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | 211 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |
