1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Korando is newer by 49 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 940 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, 2008 SsangYong Korando (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | 211 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2490 mm |
