2009 Fiat Croma vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 50 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Croma (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Croma weights approximately 580 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, 2009 Fiat Croma (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Croma | 211 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2230 mm |
