1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 479 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 211 | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2675 mm |
