1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1212 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 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | 211 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2893 mm |
