1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 405 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 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 211 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |
