1975 BMW 520 vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 17 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1958 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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 520 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |
