1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 53 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 468 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, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | 211 | GTI |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2578 mm |
