1998 Fiat Duna vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1998 Fiat Duna is newer by 39 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Duna (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Nissan 211 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Fiat Duna (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Duna | 211 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |
