1991 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1991 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 32 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Hyundai Lantra (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 135 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, 1991 Hyundai Lantra (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Hyundai Lantra | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Lantra | 211 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2230 mm |
