1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 31 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 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 209 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 33 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2230 mm |
