1994 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1994 Fiat 126 is newer by 35 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Nissan 211 (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Nissan 211 should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Nissan 211 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1994 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Nissan 211 (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Nissan 211 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat 126 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
