1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 34 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Nissan 211 (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Nissan 211 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Opti | 211 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |
