1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 149 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 211 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |
