1995 Mazda 626 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 36 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 285 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, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |
