1987 BMW 324 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 28 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 335 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 324 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
