1988 BMW M5 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 29 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 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 808 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M5 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M5 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
