1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 52 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 536 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Nissan 211 | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | 211 | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3110 mm |