1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2010 Audi S6
To start off, 2010 Audi S6 is newer by 51 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S6 weights approximately 1110 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, 2010 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2010 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | 211 | S6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2847 mm |
