2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 47 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 625 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | 211 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2230 mm |
