1990 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Astro 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 970 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 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Astro | 211 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
