2009 Honda Insight vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 351 kg more than 1958 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 Honda Insight (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | 211 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |
