2004 Honda Element vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 46 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 586 kg more than 1958 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, 2004 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | 211 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
