2006 Kia Sportage vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1075 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 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | 211 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |
