1999 Honda Today vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 41 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, 1999 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Honda Today.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Nissan 211 (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Nissan 211 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | 211 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
