1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1973 Mazda 1000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 1000 | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 1000 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2230 mm |
