2004 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 45 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 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 595 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Galant | 211 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |
