2002 Fiat Palio vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2002 Fiat Palio is newer by 43 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Palio (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Palio weights approximately 100 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, 2002 Fiat Palio (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Palio | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | 211 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2230 mm |
