1990 Buick Electra vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 650 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | 211 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2230 mm |
