2007 Fiat Punto vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 48 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Punto weights approximately 10 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, 2007 Fiat Punto (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Punto | 211 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2230 mm |
