1986 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 27 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 960 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | 211 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
