1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 50 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 80 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, 2009 Tata Indica (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | 211 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
