1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 552 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 Volkswagen Passat (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | 211 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2720 mm |
